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SK09 LWL

2009 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,447 mi
Last recorded89,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 89,256 miles

Brake cable insecure both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid not opening (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 75,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,083 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 63,082 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 56,798 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,534 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,339 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,506 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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SK09 LWL is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SK09 LWL, 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 SK09 LWL registered?

SK09 LWL is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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