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EK09 CME

2009 Suzuki Splash

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,640 mi
Last recorded86,640 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 CME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively on abs unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 77,609 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 74,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,125 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 71,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,285 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 67,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,093 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 63,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 58,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,893 miles

tailgate hard to open

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,950 miles

Exhaust slightly deterioated

Offside rear tyre starting to deterioate

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,642 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,761 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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EK09 CME is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK09 CME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK09 CME registered?

EK09 CME is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is EK09 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 CME shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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