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VU09 AJV

2009 Suzuki Splash

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,237 mi
Last recorded21,237 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 AJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 21,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 21,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 20,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 20,482 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 20,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,466 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 19,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,347 miles

Offside Front top mount lift

Fail 22 Mar 2022 18,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount lift

Pass 9 Mar 2021 17,628 miles

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 17,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 16,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 14,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 8,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 5,894 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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VU09 AJV is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Orange 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 VU09 AJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 AJV registered?

VU09 AJV is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VU09 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 AJV 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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