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LD08 VYH

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,813 mi
Last recorded51,813 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear sill sections corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 51,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear sill sections corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 48,879 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 48,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,217 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,217 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 43,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,463 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,735 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,749 miles

tyre walls cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tyre walls cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 32,640 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 32,640 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VYH 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 VYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 VYH registered?

LD08 VYH is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LD08 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 VYH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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