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KM08 PHU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 PHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 77,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 45,876 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported line clip broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,526 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 22,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,716 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,376 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Splash?

Based on 286,838 MOT tests across 19,885 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,923
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
19,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 3,325
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KM08 PHU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Splash models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,919 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Splash fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 3,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 PHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Splash typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Splash is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KM08 PHU registered?

KM08 PHU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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