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DY09 WVU

2009 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,896 mi
Last recorded141,896 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 WVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 141,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 126,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,692 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 109,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 94,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,025 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,024 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,231 miles

rear silencer feed pipe poorly repaired

Fail 30 May 2014 68,231 miles

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

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

rear silencer feed pipe poorly repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 55,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,046 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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DY09 WVU is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY09 WVU, 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 DY09 WVU registered?

DY09 WVU is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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