Suzuki Splash MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.1% pass rate
from 2,852 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Splash is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
    • 2.5% fail on Macpherson strut (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.070% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Brakes (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.070% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.070% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.035% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.67% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Drive shafts (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
        • 0.035% fail on Hinge
    • 0.18% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.070% fail on Other body component
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.035% fail on Carrier
    • 0.035% fail on Load security
      • 0.035% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.035% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.070% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Power steering
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.035% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
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  • Suzuki Splash (2008 - 2014)
    Small yet tall five-door city car. High seating position. Rear seats fold flat. Auto is 4-speed torque converter. Highest first time MoT pass rate of any car.

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