2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

1,484 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,484 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.8%
  2. Brakes25.1%
  3. Lights & electrics16.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2011 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,484 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Suzuki Splash?

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

Is the 2011 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).