Suzuki Splash 2008: MOT failure rate for its age
44.9% of 12,333 MOT tests of the Suzuki Splash first registered in 2008 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 104.4 (95% CI 101.7–107.2; 100 = normal for this model at that age): close to other build years of the same model at the same age (within 5 points of normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 44.9 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 12333 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 101.7–107.2) | 104.4 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 12333 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 5 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 12333 |
| Tested in 2024 | 1805 | tests | median 73,990 miles | 2024 | 1805 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2008 Suzuki Splash fail at each age?
Cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2,280 | 39 | 37.1–41.1 | 39.9 | 97.8 |
| 12 | 2,141 | 45.3 | 43.2–47.4 | 40.6 | 111.7 |
| 13 | 2,121 | 46.1 | 44–48.2 | 44 | 104.8 |
| 14 | 2,035 | 45 | 42.8–47.1 | 42.9 | 104.9 |
| 15 | 1,951 | 47.5 | 45.3–49.7 | 45.6 | 104.2 |
| 16 | 1,805 | 47.4 | 45.1–49.7 | 45.8 | 103.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,333 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2008 Suzuki Splash?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2008 is suspension: 48.7 items per 100 first tests, against 26.5 across all build years of the Suzuki Splash. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16.
| Failure group | Built 2008, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.7 | 26.5 | 6,006 |
| Brakes | 33.7 | 20.1 | 4,155 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.4 | 10.2 | 2,021 |
| Visibility | 11.6 | 8.8 | 1,431 |
| Tyres | 8.2 | 5.7 | 1,012 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,333 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2008 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Suzuki Splash, 2008 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2009: index 106.6.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 104.4 | 101.7–107.2 | worse | 12,333 |
| 2009 | 106.6 | 104.2–109.1 | worse | 16,742 |
| 2010 | 108.3 | 104.8–111.7 | worse | 9,202 |
| 2011 | 109.4 | 105.8–113.0 | worse | 9,546 |
| 2012 | 94.5 | 92.2–96.8 | better | 22,647 |
| 2013 | 93.4 | 90.8–95.9 | better | 21,047 |
| 2014 | 92.3 | 89.3–95.2 | better | 18,694 |
| 2015 | 100.3 | 74.7–125.9 | no different (rough estimate) | 299 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,510 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Suzuki Splash 2008 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/suzuki-splash/2008/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Suzuki Splash 2009 · Suzuki Splash 2010 · Suzuki Splash 2011 · Suzuki Splash 2012 · Suzuki Splash 2013 · Suzuki Splash 2014 · Suzuki Splash 2015 · Suzuki Splash in the Netherlands · Suzuki Splash by postcode area · Suzuki Splash body, chassis and structure failures · Suzuki Splash brakes failures · Suzuki Splash vehicle identification failures · Suzuki Splash lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Suzuki Splash noise, emissions and leaks failures · Suzuki Splash road wheels failures · Suzuki Splash seat belts and airbags failures · Suzuki Splash steering failures · Suzuki Splash suspension failures · Suzuki Splash tyres failures · Suzuki Splash visibility failures