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VK08 KNY

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,828 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,205 miles

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,203 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,904 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,861 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front play in the top shock absorber mount

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 52,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 50,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm outer tread band andcracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre bald on outer edge (3mm overall)

Fail 31 May 2018 50,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm outer tread band andcracking in treads

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge (3mm overall)

Pass 25 May 2017 47,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,993 miles

Offside wiper blade torn at end, clears screen effectively.

Fail 31 May 2016 43,993 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside wiper blade torn at end, clears screen effectively.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,276 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 251,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,385 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 KNY 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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

VK08 KNY is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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