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LV08 BYF

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,560 mi
Last recorded70,560 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 BYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,560 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis/Rear axle/Rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,360 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance in application & release

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis/rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2014 Badly cracking (Dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight front brake imbalance in application & release

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis/rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,013 miles

Front both upper strut top mounts worn

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

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

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

initial signs of underbody surface corrosion showing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,347 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 55,347 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,917 miles

Brake imbalance on the rear

OSR tyre deteriorated

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,424 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,824 miles

Front brakes in a poor condition

NS drive shaft oil seal leaking

Slight brake bind OSR

Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,824 miles

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

Front brakes in a poor condition

NS drive shaft oil seal leaking

Slight brake bind OSR

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,895 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 44,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 41,983 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 12,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,099 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 7,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,839 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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LV08 BYF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV08 BYF, 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 LV08 BYF registered?

LV08 BYF is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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