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OV08 WGW

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 161,454 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 161,454 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,351 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn smooth

Fail 21 Apr 2016 126,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip worn smooth

Pass 29 Apr 2015 111,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,969 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,684 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WGW is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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