2009 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate: 60.3% (7,621 tests)
Is the 2009 Splash getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.2% -5.6 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 59.8% -6.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 59.8% -6.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Splash
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3,377 | 37.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 2,593 | 28.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,134 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Tyres | 563 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Visibility | 486 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 453 | 5.0% |
All Splash years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,322 | 58.7% | -6.4 pts | 73,739 |
| 2009 (this page) | 7,621 | 60.3% | -6.1 pts | 67,651 |
| 2010 | 4,263 | 63.0% | -4.3 pts | 63,282 |
| 2011 | 4,492 | 64.3% | -4.8 pts | 59,773 |
| 2012 | 10,875 | 71.9% | +0.7 pts | 55,181 |
| 2013 | 10,115 | 74.7% | +1.4 pts | 51,139 |
| 2014 | 9,097 | 77.6% | +1.8 pts | 44,895 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 60.3% of their MOT tests (7,621 tests, 2023–2025), -6.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 67,651 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Splash?
The median tested example shows 67,651 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Splash?
In this cohort petrols pass 60.5% of tests against 57.3% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.