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VN08 BCO

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 BCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mount Has Excessive Play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mount Has Excessive Play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,067 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,479 miles

Front bumper lower trim damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2016 69,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Scored deeply on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Front bumper lower trim damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,669 miles

Nearside tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,941 miles

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

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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VN08 BCO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN08 BCO, 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 VN08 BCO registered?

VN08 BCO is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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