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LD08 VDN

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 109,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,103 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 81,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,582 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 74,582 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 68,310 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 68,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,430 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,927 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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LD08 VDN is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD08 VDN, 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 LD08 VDN registered?

LD08 VDN is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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