2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate and common faults

3,033 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,033 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    96 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.1%
  2. Brakes14.4%
  3. Lights & electrics8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%

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 2014 Suzuki Splash?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2014 Suzuki Splash cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,033 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Suzuki Splash?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 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).