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WK08 UZW

2008 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 UZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 110,769 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 110,769 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 102,887 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,464 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 109,464 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,999 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 105,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter securing clip missing but gaiter is secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 90,020 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter securing clip missing

Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,652 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 55,327 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fault to tail gate lock

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,176 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both tyres perished on walls

Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,507 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 30,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brakes slightly uneven application

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,778 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)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,715 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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WK08 UZW is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WK08 UZW, 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 WK08 UZW registered?

WK08 UZW is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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