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SA09 ACO

2009 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,750 mi
Last recorded67,750 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 ACO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 67,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in both front upper strut top mounts

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,587 miles

Slight play in nearside upper strut top mount

Fail 16 Sep 2024 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside upper strut top mount

Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 54,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,888 miles

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

Front slight play in both upper strut mountings

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 51,403 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in both upper strut mountings

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,469 miles

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

Nearside Front shockabsorber top mounting/ bearing has slight play

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

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

both fron lower suspension arms rear bushes begining to deteriorate

front number plate deterioratimg

Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,469 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front shockabsorber top mounting/ bearing has slight play

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

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

both fron lower suspension arms rear bushes begining to deteriorate

front number plate deterioratimg

Pass 26 Feb 2020 41,719 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 41,718 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking Tank filler pipe corroded /leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 1 Feb 2019 32,507 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake hose. Rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 27,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,259 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 18,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,136 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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SA09 ACO is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA09 ACO, 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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SA09 ACO is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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