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OV08 BYR

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 95,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,956 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in both front top mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,748 miles

Both top mounts have slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,082 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting has play up and down

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting has play up down

Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,082 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mounting has play up and down

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting has play up down

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,001 miles

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

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension top mountings have slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,735 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,341 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,232 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,375 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp deteriorated & not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,447 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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OV08 BYR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 BYR, 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 OV08 BYR registered?

OV08 BYR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is OV08 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 BYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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