2010 Suzuki Splash · 4,619 MOT tests
2010 Suzuki Splash reliability
2010 Suzuki Splashs fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Splash years (4,619 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- 42.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 60,506
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,619
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 16.5% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Splash
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.1%
- Brakes16.5%
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.01%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Service brake excessively binding 4.78%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.85%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 3.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.01%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.99%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.67%) · Service brake slightly binding (5.5%)
Is a 2010 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2010 Suzuki Splashs fail 42.3% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Splash years (4,619 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Splash MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.01% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.54% of tests), service brake excessively binding (4.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Suzuki Splash have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Suzuki Splash shows 60,506 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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