2015 Suzuki Splash — MOT failures & pass rate
341 MOT tests on the 2015 Suzuki Splash are in this dataset, and 84.8% of them passed. That is effectively the same as city cars of a similar age (15.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.7%) and brakes (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), wipers and coil spring — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 12 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.3% once past 60-90k — 2.5× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 23 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.9% | 20 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 14 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 11 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 9 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 7 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.7% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.5% | 70 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.0% | 41 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 153 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 143 | 17.5% |
| 60-90k | 37 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 64 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 69 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 76 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 66 | 18.2% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Splash
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (5.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Suzuki Splashs pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 341 2015 Suzuki Splash MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Suzuki Splash?
Suspension, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by brakes (5.9%).
Does the 2015 Splash get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 341 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.