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AO09 XWR

2009 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,347 mi
Last recorded139,347 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 139,347 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,025 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 133,025 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake Drum Corroded

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 114,680 miles

General Corrosion Under Car

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel Corroded

Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Corroded on Both Sides

Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

CORROSHON ON FRONT & REAR AXLES & FLOORING

SURFACE RUST ON ALL FRONT & REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has travel

Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,343 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded at ends where plastic covering finishes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes across rear axle beam are slightly corroded by clips (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocks have split dust covers

underbody and some components dry with slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 73,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,470 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 69,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,936 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,531 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AO09 XWR is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO09 XWR, 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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AO09 XWR is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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