2008 Suzuki Splash 1.2L Petrol · AF08 MOT

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a consistently stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection on 22 November 2025 at 75,756 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This clean record suggests the previous owners have maintained the car to a standard that prevents immediate mechanical failure or safety-related failures during the annual DVSA testing process. The mileage profile is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. Between December 2021 and November 2025, the car covered only 5,833 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of storage between tests. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the lack of use increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts, seals, and fluid de-oxidation, which occurs based on time rather than distance driven. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to low-mileage age vehicles. Check the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and wheel arches, as stationary vehicles can develop rust if moisture is not regularly displaced. Examine the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber and inspect the brake discs for pitting or seizing, which often occurs when a vehicle is used infrequently. Ensure the tyres are not showing sidewall cracking, as the tread depth may be sufficient despite the compound being outlived.