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OV08 KGU

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 119,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,387 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,377 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have movement when jacked up

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,419 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 90,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,701 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 75,701 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 May 2016 63,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2015 54,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,712 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,991 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 KGU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV08 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

OV08 KGU is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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