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SM09 EBX

2009 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

26,962 mi
Last recorded26,962 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 26,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 25,454 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 25,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 24,434 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 24,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,280 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 23,280 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,189 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

parking brake leaver has little reserve travle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,803 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 17,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 15,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 15,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven oil contamination (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,106 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 13,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 11,540 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2014 11,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2013 9,906 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished in tread

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished in tread

Fail 31 Oct 2013 9,904 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished in tread

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2012 7,862 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 7,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EBX is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

SM09 EBX is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is SM09 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 EBX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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