SUZUKI SPLASH MOT Pass Rate
67.2% of 5,581 SUZUKI SPLASH MOT tests pass.
The SPLASH passes 67.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUZUKI models (78.6%).
The SUZUKI SPLASH passes 67.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI SPLASH tested at 6–10 years pass 82.6% of the time, compared with just 56.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 82.6% | 161 | 44,740 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.3% | 4,061 | 59,439 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.1% | 1,359 | 76,136 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI SPLASH
The most common reason the SUZUKI SPLASH fails its MOT is suspension — present in 67.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 67.3% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 52.7% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.2% | not working |
| Visibility | 17.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.9% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 1.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | buckle missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 76.5% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 88.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 72.9% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.6% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 69.1% pass rate