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SR08 BUP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 BUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 129,079 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 122,475 miles

Both rear tyres are badly perished

General corrosion on body and sub frames

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,510 miles

both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perishing

front chassis crossmember corroding

rear wiper not working

Fail 2 Aug 2024 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perishing

front chassis crossmember corroding

rear wiper not working

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,376 miles

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded but secure

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle, ft x member, sills inner and outer.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,032 miles

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,027 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking FILLER PIPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,697 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,083 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)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

emissions not detected

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 62,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated with excess play (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,660 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,685 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SR08 BUP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,248cc diesel 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 SR08 BUP, 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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SR08 BUP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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