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VK08 BVT

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,124 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 81,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount bearing slight free play

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Offside Front top suspension mount slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2020 69,453 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight play

Offside Front top suspension mount slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 58,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 52,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 45,216 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 40,059 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 34,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 34,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 29,491 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 22,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,621 miles

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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VK08 BVT is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK08 BVT, 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 VK08 BVT registered?

VK08 BVT is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 BVT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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