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VK08 WNY

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,406 mi
Last recorded91,406 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,976 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut mounting point, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle mounting points and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 90,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Strut mounting point, both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle mounting points and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 90,078 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 90,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 88,777 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 88,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 87,601 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 87,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 86,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 85,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 85,025 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,974 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 83,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 82,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 82,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,895 miles

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,789 miles

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

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

Rear tyres have very slight perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,002 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 WNY is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol 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 VK08 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

VK08 WNY is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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