2009 Suzuki Splash · 8,398 MOT tests
2009 Suzuki Splash reliability
2009 Suzuki Splashs fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Splash years (8,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 64,714
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,398
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.6% of tests fail here (127% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Splash
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.1%
- Brakes18.6%
- Lights and electrics12.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres5.5%
- Body, chassis and structure5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.58%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Service brake excessively binding 4.6%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.6%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.52%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.1%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (5.25%)
Is a 2009 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2009 Suzuki Splashs fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Splash years (8,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki Splash MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.58% of tests), service brake excessively binding (4.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Suzuki Splash have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Suzuki Splash shows 64,714 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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