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Suzuki Splash reliability
The Suzuki Splash fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.1% of 11,558 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 to 10 years old
27.1% failed their MOT
From 6,653 MOT tests of Suzuki Splashs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenSuspension arms6.2% vs 2.3%
Fails 3× as oftenBrake performance5.1% vs 1.9%
Fails 2× as oftenWipers3.6% vs 1.8%
Fails 46% more oftenSprings3.5% vs 2.4%Fix about £150
Advised 7× as oftenRigid brake pipes11.3% vs 1.6%Fix about £120
Advised 53% more oftenSuspension arms8.1% vs 5.3%
Over 10 years old
40.1% failed their MOT
From 11,558 MOT tests of Suzuki Splashs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 64% more oftenBrake performance9.5% vs 5.8%
Fails 84% more oftenSuspension arms9.4% vs 5.1%
Fails 83% more oftenSprings7.5% vs 4.1%Fix about £150
Fails 62% more oftenWipers4.2% vs 2.6%
Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes22% vs 8.3%Fix about £120
Advised 33% more oftenSuspension arms16.1% vs 12.1%
Advised 35% more oftenTyre condition14% vs 10.4%Fix about £90
Advised 63% more oftenBrake performance7.5% vs 4.6%
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Suzuki Splash
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
R/2014/10530 Oct 2014Built 2013Engine failure may occur
The bolts fixing the pulley to the water pump may work loose and drop out. If they drop out the water pump will not function and the engine will overheat leading to possible engine damage.
Fix: Check bolts for tightness. If existing bolts are to correct torque replace with new bolts. If existing bolts are not to correct torque replace bolts water pump and drive belt.
Recalled models: SPLASH · 1,568 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Suzuki Splash before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.