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VU09 AKO

2009 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,648 mi
Last recorded139,648 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Splash45,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 AKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2009
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 139,648 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 139,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 130,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 130,323 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excess lift in top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt buckle loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,450 miles

Boot compartment full also boot lid has some damage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

General rust underside of body

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in front top suspension mounting.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,380 miles

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

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

Slight movement in n/s front, top suspension mounting.

Fail 15 Apr 2021 109,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight movement in n/s front, top suspension mounting.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,302 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,698 miles

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

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

rear o/s boot stay missing

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear o/s boot stay missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 85,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,878 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 AKO is a 2009 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AKO, 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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VU09 AKO is a 2009 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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