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SA08 VRM

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,251 mi
Last recorded85,251 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 85,251 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2026 85,251 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,562 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion rear axle

Nearside + offside rear axle mounting bushes DETERIORATED

Nearside Track rod end split pin missing

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,573 miles

Boot struts faulty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear axle mountings

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Track rod split pin missing

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2023 80,571 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Boot struts faulty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION to nearside + offside rear inner sills/axle mountings

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated

HEAVY corrosion to nearside + offside rear axle

Nearside Track rod end split pin missing

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

Rear axle mounting bushes DETERIORATED

Fail 18 Dec 2023 80,570 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot struts faulty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION to nearside + offside rear inner sills/axle mountings

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe deteriorated

HEAVY corrosion to nearside + offside rear axle

Nearside Track rod end split pin missing

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

Rear axle mounting bushes DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,897 miles

Boot struts faulty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / axle mounting /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end split pin missing

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/axle mounting/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE + OFFSIDE SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,128 miles

Boot struts faulty

CORROSION to nearside + offside rear axle

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front strut top mounting

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 76,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,852 miles

corrosion to front shock absorbers and springs

Fail 26 Nov 2019 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front shock absorbers and springs

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,044 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 3 Dec 2018 64,044 miles

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

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,311 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Little reserve travel on hand brake

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,638 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,608 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 10,386 miles

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

Nearside 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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SA08 VRM is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SA08 VRM, 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 SA08 VRM registered?

SA08 VRM is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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