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20 LW

2009 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,281 mi
Last recorded102,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 LW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 102,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,514 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,573 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 94,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 91,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,395 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F upper drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Rear registration plate detiorated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 75,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,359 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 67,359 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,801 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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20 LW is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Splash models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 45,344 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 20 LW, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki Splash is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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20 LW is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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