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YA08 TZW

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,465 mi
Last recorded141,465 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 TZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,465 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch worn out slipping

Pass 21 Mar 2022 123,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 123,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 110,416 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 110,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe just before back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,777 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 105,735 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,627 miles

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

Nearside mirror repaired with tape

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 95,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside mirror repaired with tape

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens partly missing (1.1.A.3d)

traction control light on

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens partly missing (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,841 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Traction control lamp on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,696 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs coroding

traction control light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,347 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 59,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 46,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,042 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 21,150 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 21,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery loose

esp light on

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

tracktion control light on.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,267 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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YA08 TZW is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YA08 TZW, 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 YA08 TZW registered?

YA08 TZW is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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