Suzuki Splash 2012: MOT failure rate for its age
28.4% of 22,647 MOT tests of the Suzuki Splash first registered in 2012 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 94.5 (95% CI 92.2–96.8; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2012 Suzuki Splash fails less often than other build years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 28.4 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 22647 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 92.2–96.8) | 94.5 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 22647 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 3 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 22647 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3667 | tests | median 55,440 miles | 2024 | 3667 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2012 Suzuki Splash fail at each age?
Cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3,867 | 20.1 | 18.9–21.4 | 21.3 | 94.6 |
| 8 | 3,778 | 25.9 | 24.5–27.3 | 24.7 | 104.5 |
| 9 | 3,768 | 26.5 | 25.2–28 | 28.2 | 94.1 |
| 10 | 3,784 | 30.4 | 29–31.9 | 31.9 | 95.5 |
| 11 | 3,783 | 32.4 | 30.9–33.9 | 35.7 | 90.8 |
| 12 | 3,667 | 35.2 | 33.7–36.8 | 38.9 | 90.6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,647 (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 2012 Suzuki Splash?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2012 is suspension: 18.3 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 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12.
| Failure group | Built 2012, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18.3 | 26.5 | 4,139 |
| Brakes | 16.2 | 20.1 | 3,672 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10 | 10.2 | 2,258 |
| Visibility | 8.2 | 8.8 | 1,854 |
| Tyres | 5.5 | 5.7 | 1,256 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 22,647 (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 2012 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Suzuki Splash, 2012 ranks 3 (1 = fails least for its age). 2011: index 109.4. 2013: index 93.4.
| 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 2012 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/2012/
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 2008 · Suzuki Splash 2009 · Suzuki Splash 2010 · Suzuki Splash 2011 · 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