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NU08 LZA

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 LZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,526 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,740 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 119,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,103 miles

Power steering assistance reduced slightly when applying right lock

Fail 11 Oct 2022 113,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone inner rear most bush (Has collapsed) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering assistance reduced slightly when applying right lock

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,931 miles

Power steering assistance slightly reduced when applying right lock

Fail 11 Oct 2021 104,928 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering assistance slightly reduced when applying right lock

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,273 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone inner rear most bush (Is detached). (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S handbrake performance could be better.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 92,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,671 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,863 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,111 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,708 miles

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

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

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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NU08 LZA is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black 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 NU08 LZA, 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 NU08 LZA registered?

NU08 LZA is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is NU08 LZA safe to buy?

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