2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

1,755 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,755 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    83 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension43.8%
  2. Brakes32.6%
  3. Lights & electrics19.3%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Body & chassis7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2008 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,755 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Suzuki Splash?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).