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SK09 LWV

2009 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,556 mi
Last recorded61,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 LWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 61,556 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of car

Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement in bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of car

Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,852 miles

Vehicle structure & suspension related components coated in Underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2024 55,851 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components coated in Underseal

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,307 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 51,307 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

under side corroding in places

Fail 21 Jan 2022 47,241 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe brushed after roller brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

under side corroding in places

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os as marked (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrode throw-out at rear

Fail 20 Jan 2021 43,045 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os as marked (1.1.11 (c))

both rear have slight bind on rotation not allowing full wheel bearing check

underside corrode throw-out at rear

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively no full wheel baring check (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at rear axel as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2020 40,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to perish on outer side wall 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively no full wheel baring check (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at rear axel as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,522 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 28,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,079 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,109 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 LWV is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

SK09 LWV is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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The MOT history for SK09 LWV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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