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SY08 DRZ

2008 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,016 mi
Last recorded50,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 50,016 miles

Corroded under vehicle & suspension parts

Fail 12 May 2026 50,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear axle flex (just before flex) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating & faded (0.1 (b))

Corroded under vehicle & suspension parts

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,236 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Rear inner sills corroded but not holed

Fail 28 Apr 2025 48,236 miles

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

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

Front number plate delaminating

Rear inner sills corroded but not holed

Pass 9 May 2024 46,373 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyres are cracking on outwer edge, 185/60/15

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres have slight cracking on outer edge, 185/60/15

Pass 9 May 2023 44,467 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 44,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 40,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 40,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes plus handbrake has lots off free play advise rear brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2020 34,571 miles

brake pipes painted up

Fail 27 Feb 2020 34,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,260 miles

Jacking points damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 34,260 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Jacking points damaged

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Wiper worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,114 miles

Jacking points damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

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

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 2 Jul 2018 33,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Jacking points damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

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

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,128 miles

Fuel pipes at Rear corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2017 32,128 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes at Rear corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Wiper torn.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 31,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Wiper torn.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,383 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 29,383 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,388 miles

Body damage - Both sills and Front bumper.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 25,385 miles

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

Body damage - Both sills and Front bumper.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,449 miles

Body damage - N/S Outer sill.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,031 miles

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

external damage to n/s outter sill

front exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

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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SY08 DRZ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SY08 DRZ, 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 SY08 DRZ registered?

SY08 DRZ is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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