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KW57 EBJ

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,658 mi
Last recorded134,658 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 134,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf bush is starting to seperate from bonding advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear jacking points and os outer sill has undergone corrosion repair

handbrake could be adjusted

rear exhaust has undergone major repair

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2025 134,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf bush is starting to seperate from bonding advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear jacking points and os outer sill has undergone corrosion repair

handbrake could be adjusted

rear exhaust has undergone major repair

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front shocks/top mount have uplift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 123,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front shocks/top mount have uplift and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has just met requirements

nsf suspension arm bush pealing

osf cv boot detiorating

osr outer sill slight corrosion

rear axle beam has corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 113,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Coil spring corroded all fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has just met requirements

nsf suspension arm bush pealing

osf cv boot detiorating

osr outer sill slight corrosion

rear axle beam has corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 96,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,114 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached undertray / sidepanel in wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,188 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 75,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 72,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both gront and rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,645 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,598 miles

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

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

slight play offside front top mount

Fail 20 Jan 2011 23,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads and discs near limit

number plates incorrect type

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,201 miles

front pads and discs near limit

number plates incorrect type

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

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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KW57 EBJ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KW57 EBJ, 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 KW57 EBJ registered?

KW57 EBJ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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