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WV08 VEP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,008 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,965 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on and traction control light flashing (both dimly) (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

offside front upper strut mounting has slight play!

Fail 30 May 2019 72,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

offside front upper strut mounting has slight play!

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm remaining! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,071 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 49,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 38,260 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 38,260 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres are badly cracked/perished! 2007 date stamp, advise replacement

Pass 26 May 2015 30,631 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front inner brake pads look worn.

perish marks/cracks in rear outer tyre walls.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 23,899 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,899 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 20 May 2013 19,761 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight transmission oil leak.

Pass 22 May 2012 13,947 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,899 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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WV08 VEP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red 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 WV08 VEP, 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 WV08 VEP registered?

WV08 VEP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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