2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

3,577 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,577 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    113 marked dangerous
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.7%
  2. Brakes18.2%
  3. Lights & electrics13.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2012 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2012 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,577 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Suzuki Splash?

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

Is the 2012 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).