2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

1,418 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,418 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension32.7%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Lights & electrics16.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  5. Tyres6.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2010 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,418 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Suzuki Splash?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).