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2013 Suzuki Splash: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2013 Suzuki Splashs, from 3,363 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

3,363MOT tests in 2025
65%pass first time (all 2013 cars: 66%)
4,600typical miles a year
3.9×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2013 Suzuki Splashs than on all cars registered in 2013.

  • Rigid brake pipes3.9× usual
    Suzuki Splash
    18.3% All 2013 cars
    4.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 0.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Ball joint2.2× usual
    Suzuki Splash
    10.8% All 2013 cars
    5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.8%, against 2.7% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Front strut mounts and bushes6.7× usual
    Suzuki Splash
    4% All 2013 cars
    0.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.1% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers2.1× usual
    Suzuki Splash
    6% All 2013 cars
    2.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 1.8% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

  • Flexible brake hoses2.9× usual
    Suzuki Splash
    3.5% All 2013 cars
    1.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.1%, against 0.2% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£200 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look for cracked or bulging rubber hoses behind the wheels and in the engine bay.

Better than most

Brake pads: 4.8% here, against 9.8% of all 2013 cars. Track rod ends: 0.9% here, against 4.8% of all 2013 cars.

By area

The share of 2013 Suzuki Splash MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    37% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    35% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    29% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    19% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    3% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20143,061Suspension 31%
20123,584Suspension 43%
20111,469Suspension 49%
20101,396Suspension 52%
20092,442Suspension 56%
20081,662Suspension 58%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2013 Suzuki Splashs registered in 2013. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score