Suzuki Splash MOT Results

Registered in 2011
62.4% pass rate
from 1,626 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Splash is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (65% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Springs (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Coil springs (92% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Coil spring (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.062% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.062% fail on Side repeaters
      • 0.062% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.062% fail on Arm
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Joints
    • 0.062% fail on Load security
      • 0.062% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.062% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.062% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.062% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.062% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.062% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.062% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.062% 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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