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R9 DLH

2009 Suzuki Splash

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 83,708 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,991 miles

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 30 Sep 2023 63,124 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 63,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,654 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,429 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,083 miles

Front Upper Both front macpherson struts top mount/ bearing slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching legal limit, also both rear tyres over 10 years old and very slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,990 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,382 miles

Front Wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 4,765 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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R9 DLH is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 DLH, 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 R9 DLH registered?

R9 DLH is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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