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SW08 HFR

2008 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2024 117,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 114,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 114,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 110,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 100,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,084 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 91,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 85,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting joint (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

Fail 30 May 2016 85,017 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connecting joint (7.1.2)

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,384 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,384 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,535 miles

Advise n/s/f rear wishbone bush de-bonding

Advise o/s/f rear wishbone bush de-bonding

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,801 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 37,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,756 miles

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX

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

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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SW08 HFR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW08 HFR, 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 SW08 HFR registered?

SW08 HFR is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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