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Suzuki Splash reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-20141 named generationHatchbackDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Suzuki Splash built around 2013: about average at the MOT

Suzuki Splashes built around 2013 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

27% of MOT tests on Suzuki Splashes built around 2013 ended in a fail (retests included), against 28% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Suzuki Splashes built around 2013 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Suzuki Splash's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Splash's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Splash Mk1

Mk1 (2008-2014)

Average
PETROLDIESEL

24.8% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Fails as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 4,378 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Suzuki Splash.

See every build year for the Suzuki Splash

By age

Suzuki Splash fail rate by age

This chart combines every Suzuki Splash ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,53922.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,37824.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
4,97326.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
3,29527.5%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,05230.6%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
2,64132.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
3,01933.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,20833.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 12-year-old Suzuki Splashes

These issues come from 12-year-old Suzuki Splashes, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    24.9%
    Advisory: 1,292Fail: 455 (26% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    22.2%
    Advisory: 1,650Fail: 160 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.6%
    Advisory: 1,225Fail: 112 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.7%
    Advisory: 926Fail: 67 (7% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    6.5%
    Advisory: 404Fail: 7 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,973 MOT tests on 12-year-old Suzuki Splashes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 12-year-old Suzuki Splashes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension43%
  2. Brakes + Tyres32%
  3. Suspension + Tyres29%
  4. Lighting + Suspension19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,411 MOT tests on Suzuki Splash cars built around 2013 (12 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Suzuki Splash recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Engine failure may occur

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 19.8%, against 26.6% for the Suzuki Splash, both built around 2013.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    23,597 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Toyota IQ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    3.6%

    Lower fail rate: 19.1%, against 26.6% for the Suzuki Splash, both built around 2013.

    2,112 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Lower fail rate: 20.0%, against 26.6% for the Suzuki Splash, both built around 2013.

    7,522 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    SEAT Mii

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 23.0%, against 26.6% for the Suzuki Splash, both built around 2013.

    3,944 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Suzuki Splash across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 4,973 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Suzuki Splash ever sold: 23,105 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2013 (12 years old): 4,973 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.