2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

3,374 MOT tests in 2024. 68.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time68.0%
Failed or needed repairs32.0%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,374 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    106 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.1%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Lights & electrics12.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2013 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 68.0% of 2013 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,374 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Suzuki Splash?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Suzuki Splash reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).