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SM09 EBU

2009 Suzuki Splash

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,521 mi
Last recorded57,521 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 57,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 57,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 52,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,871 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,871 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,709 miles

Front brakes, 22% imbalance.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,894 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding slightly and OS has reduced performance.

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,719 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,635 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 19,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 16,119 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 16,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 12,572 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 26,599 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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SM09 EBU is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM09 EBU, 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 SM09 EBU registered?

SM09 EBU is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is SM09 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 EBU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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