Suzuki Splash 2014: MOT failure rate for its age
20.2% of 18,694 MOT tests of the Suzuki Splash first registered in 2014 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 92.3 (95% CI 89.3–95.2; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2014 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 | 20.2 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 18694 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 89.3–95.2) | 92.3 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 18694 |
| Rank among this model's 8 build years | 1 | of 8 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 18694 |
| Tested in 2024 | 3089 | tests | median 44,906 miles | 2024 | 3089 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2014 Suzuki Splash fail at each age?
Cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3,190 | 12.2 | 11.1–13.4 | 13.3 | 92 |
| 6 | 3,105 | 16.2 | 14.9–17.5 | 16.1 | 100.7 |
| 7 | 3,106 | 18.4 | 17–19.8 | 19.5 | 93.9 |
| 8 | 3,101 | 21.3 | 19.9–22.8 | 23.7 | 89.8 |
| 9 | 3,103 | 25 | 23.5–26.6 | 27.4 | 91.2 |
| 10 | 3,089 | 28.6 | 27–30.2 | 31.8 | 89.8 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,694 (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 2014 Suzuki Splash?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2014 is suspension: 11.2 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 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10.
| Failure group | Built 2014, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.2 | 26.5 | 2,098 |
| Brakes | 9.7 | 20.1 | 1,818 |
| Visibility | 6.6 | 8.8 | 1,232 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7 | 10.2 | 884 |
| Tyres | 3.7 | 5.7 | 701 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 18,694 (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 2014 compare with the years around it?
Among the 8 published build years of the Suzuki Splash, 2014 ranks 1 (1 = fails least for its age). 2013: index 93.4. 2015: index 100.3.
| 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 2014 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/2014/
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 2012 · Suzuki Splash 2013 · 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