2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

2,513 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension38.2%
  2. Brakes31.2%
  3. Lights & electrics17.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Body & chassis6.7%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2009 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,513 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Suzuki Splash?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).