Suzuki Splash
From 21,419 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Splashs fare better: 2014 models pass at 75.7% vs 65.7% for 2008.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,777 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,777 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 754 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 657 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 605 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 529 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 493 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 451 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 448 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 356 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 314 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.7% of Splash failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 55.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £145.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 71.5% while Diesel versions pass at 62.7%, a 9 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 75.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2013 | 74.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 72.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 68.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
3 earlier years
| 2010 | 68.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2009 | 66.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2008 | 65.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Splashs tested had between 46,313 and 80,908 miles on the clock.
At 60,023 median miles, the Splash has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Splash has a 71.2% MOT pass rate based on 21,419 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Splash?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Splash is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,777 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Splash at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Splash is 60,023 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,313 and 80,908 miles.
Buying a used Splash?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £145 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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