MOT fail rates
Suzuki Splash MOT fail rate by age
How often the Suzuki Splash fails its MOT at each age, compared with all cars of the same age, and what it fails on. From 71,403 DVSA MOT tests taken 2022 to 2025.
MOT data updated
At 11 years, the most tested age
155 of 298 model groups with enough tests fail less often at 11 years.
What stands out
- At 8 years the Suzuki Splash fails 21.3% of MOTs (3,164 tests), 2.4 points below the 23.8% for all cars that age. At 17 years it fails 46.1% (1,667 tests), 3.0 points above the 43.1% average.
- The gap is widest at 15 years: 4.5 points above all cars.
- Its most common structural or mechanical fail item at 11 years: Suspension ball joint worn, at 7 per 100 MOTs.
MOT fail rate by age
Solid line: this model. Dashed line: all cars at the same age.
| Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 years | 21.3% | 3,164 | 23.8% | −2.4 pts | 36,336 miles |
| 9 years | 25.6% | 6,705 | 27.1% | −1.5 pts | 41,892 miles |
| 10 years | 29.4% | 10,429 | 30.3% | −0.9 pts | 46,446 miles |
| 11 years | 32.5% | 11,897 | 33.3% | −0.8 pts | 50,734 miles |
| 12 years | 36.3% | 10,170 | 36.0% | +0.3 pts | 55,756 miles |
| 13 years | 40.4% | 9,434 | 38.3% | +2.1 pts | 59,903 miles |
| 14 years | 43.7% | 7,704 | 40.3% | +3.5 pts | 64,866 miles |
| 15 years | 46.0% | 5,964 | 41.6% | +4.5 pts | 68,617 miles |
| 16 years | 46.2% | 4,269 | 42.6% | +3.7 pts | 71,896 miles |
| 17 years | 46.1% | 1,667 | 43.1% | +3.0 pts | 74,846 miles |
Most common fail items at 11 years
Split into structural or mechanical items and wear items. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
Structural and mechanical
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Suspension ball joint worn Major | 7 |
| Coil spring broken Major | 5.9 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Major | 4.7 |
| Handbrake too weak Major | 3 |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Major | 2.6 |
| Shock absorber leaking Major | 1.7 |
Out of 11,897 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Wear and upkeep
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs |
|---|---|
| Wipers not clearing screen Major | 5.2 |
| Side/position light not working Major | 3.7 |
| Brake light not working Major | 2.6 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Dangerous | 2.4 |
Out of 11,897 MOTs. A test with two faults counts twice.
Other models at 11 years
| Model | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift | 31.1% | 34,750 | 33.3% |
| Suzuki Alto | 32.1% | 33,919 | 33.3% |
| Suzuki SX4 | 34.1% | 14,090 | 33.3% |
MOT fail rate by first-use year
Each year has its own page: the fail rate for cars first used that year at each MOT from 2022 to 2025 with at least 1,000 tests, the most common faults at that age, and the car tax and ULEZ rules for that year.
First-use year data updated .
| First used | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 years in 2025 | 46.1% | 1,667 | 43.1% |
| 2009 | 16 years in 2025 | 45.6% | 2,447 | 42.6% |
| 2010 | 15 years in 2025 | 44.2% | 1,399 | 41.6% |
| 2011 | 14 years in 2025 | 42.1% | 1,472 | 40.3% |
| 2012 | 13 years in 2025 | 36.1% | 3,592 | 38.3% |
| 2013 | 12 years in 2025 | 34.4% | 3,371 | 36.0% |
| 2014 | 11 years in 2025 | 30.1% | 3,067 | 33.3% |
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 22 September 2026.
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