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YY58 BGV

2008 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Splash49,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 BGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe corroding

Offside Rear offside rear inner and outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2025 125,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda Too High Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre close to the edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch operation at top of travel

Fail 31 Oct 2024 113,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe close to backbox (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre close to the edge ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch operation at top of travel

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s cracks in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,517 miles

clutch operation at top of travel

nsf and osf inner brake pads close to limit

nsf tread worn

nsr and osr suspension support paneling corroded

osf brake pipe corroded close to limit

osr brake pipe corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,502 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

clutch operation at top of travel

nsf and osf inner brake pads close to limit

nsf tread worn

nsr and osr suspension support paneling corroded

osf brake pipe corroded close to limit

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,198 miles

center rear and nsr brake pipes corroding

clutch operation at very top of pedal travel

front brake discs starting to lip

general corrosion rear suspension support paneling

nsr child seat fitted

nsr tyre tread wearing

osf tyre tread ON limit

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Oct 2021 89,116 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position once opened wont shut (6.2.1 (e))

center rear and nsr brake pipes corroding

clutch operation at very top of pedal travel

front brake discs starting to lip

general corrosion rear suspension support paneling

nsr child seat fitted

nsr tyre tread wearing

osf tyre tread ON limit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,647 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 21,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 26,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,889 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,445 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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YY58 BGV is a 2008 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY58 BGV, 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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YY58 BGV is a 2008 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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