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DU09 VEL

2009 Suzuki Splash

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,499 mi
Last recorded205,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 205,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 179,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,580 miles

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

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2024 159,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 149,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 149,166 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,561 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 128,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,824 miles

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 31 Jul 2015 688,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tapering on the outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tapering on the outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,795 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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DU09 VEL is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Green with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DU09 VEL, 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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DU09 VEL is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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