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MK09 DWM

2009 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 DWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,542 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 63,542 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 54,915 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 53,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,888 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 30,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2023 30,918 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 24,010 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 24,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,772 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 20,187 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 20,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 17,085 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 17,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 12,487 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 12,487 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 10,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 8,606 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 6,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 4,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,026 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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MK09 DWM is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 996cc 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 MK09 DWM, 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 MK09 DWM registered?

MK09 DWM is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MK09 DWM safe to buy?

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