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NU08 VLO

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

under seal under chassis

Fail 13 May 2026 70,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 68,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 68,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

surfing rust under chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2023 61,998 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,418 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 55,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,706 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,755 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 44,727 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 44,727 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,109 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 21,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,869 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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NU08 VLO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NU08 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

NU08 VLO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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