2008 Suzuki Splash · 5,903 MOT tests
2008 Suzuki Splash reliability
2008 Suzuki Splashs fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Splash years (5,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 71,618
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,903
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 19.7% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Splash
Fail rate by area
- Suspension28.5%
- Brakes19.7%
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.25%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.54%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.34%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.56%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (6.06%)
Is a 2008 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2008 Suzuki Splashs fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Splash years (5,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Suzuki Splash MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.78% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.25% of tests), position lamp not working (4.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Suzuki Splash have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Suzuki Splash shows 71,618 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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