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VK08 XXP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,427 mi
Last recorded110,427 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 XXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,427 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,427 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,578 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 99,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,178 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,340 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 57,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 24,408 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,144 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 XXP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

VK08 XXP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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