2012 Suzuki Splash · 11,672 MOT tests
2012 Suzuki Splash reliability
2012 Suzuki Splashs fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Splash years (11,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- 32.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Splashs: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 51,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,672
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Splash
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Brakes11%
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Tyres4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.47%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.89%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.74%)
Is a 2012 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2012 Suzuki Splashs fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Splash years (11,672 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Splash MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.3% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.85% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Suzuki Splash have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Suzuki Splash shows 51,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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