Suzuki Splash

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 30,207 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

30,207

Highest Pass Rate

2014 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Splash

The Suzuki Splash was MOT tested 30,207 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2008 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 4,860 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 69%. The 12 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Splashs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 77,913 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 37,070 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Splash is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1242cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2015 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Splash?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-7% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Splash by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2015	81%	94	37,070 mi
2014	81%	4,860	50,579 mi
2013	79%	5,787	56,859 mi
2012	78%	6,168	61,363 mi
2011	72%	2,636	65,886 mi
2010	72%	2,540	68,878 mi
2009	70%	4,713	72,428 mi
2008	69%	3,409	77,913 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Splash

Is the Suzuki Splash reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2008 to 2015), the Suzuki Splash averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 30,207 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Suzuki Splash has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Suzuki Splash has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 69%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.