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BV59 ZPJ

2009 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ZPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 87,801 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,881 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 83,880 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded pipes and broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit with bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 80,073 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system corroded and holes around rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush split and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,183 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated only small amount of reserve travel possible mis-adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 71,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated only small amount of reserve travel possible mis-adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 66,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,899 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

rear wishbone bushs perishing

slight play in strut top mtgs

Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

rear wishbone bushs perishing

slight play in strut top mtgs

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,240 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes begining to split

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 7 Sep 2017 56,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes begining to split

Handbrake travel long

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,600 miles

os lower ball joint weeping grease

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in rack arms

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,578 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lights dim when hazards operated (1.1.A.3f)

os lower ball joint weeping grease

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,056 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,053 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,024 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,652 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 17,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BV59 ZPJ is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BV59 ZPJ, 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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What year was BV59 ZPJ registered?

BV59 ZPJ is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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