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LS08 ABU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,180 mi
Last recorded102,180 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 ABU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,781 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear tail gate damaged

serious oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear tail gate damaged

serious oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level also fluid light stays on. (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished. 1856015

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level also fluid light stays on. (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished. 1856015

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,974 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 43,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,850 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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LS08 ABU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS08 ABU, 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 LS08 ABU registered?

LS08 ABU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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