Suzuki Splash MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.5% pass rate
from 3,783 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Splash is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (28% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.079% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Lever
        • 0.026% fail on Linkage
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.053% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.079% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Position lamp
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Doors
      • 0.053% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.079% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.026% fail on Load security
      • 0.026% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.026% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.053% fail on Compression ignition (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
    • 0.026% fail on Attachment
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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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