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SW09 LBY

2009 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,082 mi
Last recorded79,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper blades smear the screen

Fail 5 Sep 2024 76,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge, 3mm tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,689 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas corroded including front and rear sub-frames

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under body components and prescribed areas corroded including front and rear sub-frames

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 53,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,311 miles

Central Front number plate bent but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind on wheel when spun

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 41,310 miles

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

Central Front number plate bent but not likely to be misread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight bind on wheel when spun

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,894 miles

Offside Rear perished and starting to crake

Fail 12 Oct 2015 31,894 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear perished and starting to crake

Pass 11 May 2015 27,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 17,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,179 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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SW09 LBY is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW09 LBY, 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 SW09 LBY registered?

SW09 LBY is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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