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L44 KEW

2009 Suzuki Splash

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 KEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,270 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 57,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,050 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,145 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,646 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 21,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,174 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,180 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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L44 KEW is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L44 KEW, 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 L44 KEW registered?

L44 KEW is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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