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SV59 VGJ

2009 Suzuki Splash

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 VGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 68,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 68,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 63,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine feed pipes at fuel tank underside ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. inner sills/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 63,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded engine feed pipes at fuel tank underside ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. inner sills/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,010 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed and return line corroded at fuel tank ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area on both sides/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 58,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both feed and return line corroded at fuel tank ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area on both sides/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot switch slightly sticking

Fail 28 Oct 2022 52,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 44,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear suspension items and mounting areas corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 40,528 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and Rear suspension items and mounting areas corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,501 miles

rear tyres are perished but no cord is exposed.185/60R15

Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,501 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear tyres are perished but no cord is exposed.185/60R15

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,174 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,748 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 29,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 26,999 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,169 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 18,169 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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SV59 VGJ is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV59 VGJ, 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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SV59 VGJ is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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