2009 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,425 Suzuki Splash cars first used in 2009 had an MOT in 2025, at about 16 years old, and 54.0% passed first time. That is below the 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2009 Suzuki Splash cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2009 Suzuki Splash MOT failure items
2009 Suzuki Splash common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken7.9%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
Position lamp: not working4.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2009 Suzuki Splash advisories
2009 Suzuki Splash common advisories
ItemValue
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material23.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement18.1%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge16.4%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.3%
Service brake performance: binding but not excessively6.9%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2009 Suzuki Splash faults by area
2009 Suzuki Splash faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension26.5%
Brakes19.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.8%
Visibility7.0%
Tyres6.1%
Body, chassis, structure5.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2009 Suzuki Splash recorded mileage
2009 Suzuki Splash mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,42451,20070,700 miles93,100

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Suzuki Splash years

Suzuki Splash first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20143,05769.8%68.6%
20133,35865.5%65.8%
20123,57763.8%63.5%
20111,46557.7%61.2%
20101,38655.3%59.3%
20092,42554.0%58.3%
20081,64453.3%57.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.