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YY08 YSP

2008 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 84,599 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,603 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 79,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to cilinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,491 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 72,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 65,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 60,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cracking on treads

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,752 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre cracking on treads

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,648 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 52,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,032 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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YY08 YSP 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 72.7%.

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 YY08 YSP, 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 YY08 YSP registered?

YY08 YSP is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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