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SW09 VMG

2009 Suzuki Splash

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,116 mi
Last recorded111,116 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 VMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 111,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 87,380 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake peddle sinking (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture and weeping (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged and rim damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,745 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,716 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunscreen fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper adrift nearside front and front bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunscreen fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 53,347 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn around edge of tyre

various areas of corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,009 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 42,005 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 21,084 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2016 17,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 29 May 2015 13,805 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 13,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,148 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 10,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,919 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 VMG is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW09 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

SW09 VMG is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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