2013 Suzuki Splash MOT pass rate: 74.7% (10,115 tests)
Is the 2013 Splash getting worse?
Pass rate of 2013-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.0% +3.4 vs same-age |
78.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 74.5% +1.3 vs same-age |
74.5% visual scale |
| 2025 | 71.5% -0.7 vs same-age |
71.5% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2013 Splash
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,175 | 36.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,637 | 27.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 764 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 570 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Visibility | 438 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 152 | 2.5% |
All Splash years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,322 | 58.7% | -6.4 pts | 73,739 |
| 2009 | 7,621 | 60.3% | -6.1 pts | 67,651 |
| 2010 | 4,263 | 63.0% | -4.3 pts | 63,282 |
| 2011 | 4,492 | 64.3% | -4.8 pts | 59,773 |
| 2012 | 10,875 | 71.9% | +0.7 pts | 55,181 |
| 2013 (this page) | 10,115 | 74.7% | +1.4 pts | 51,139 |
| 2014 | 9,097 | 77.6% | +1.8 pts | 44,895 |
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FAQs
Is a 2013 Suzuki Splash reliable?
2013-registered examples passed 74.7% of their MOT tests (10,115 tests, 2023–2025), +1.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 13 years old with a median 51,139 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2013 Splash?
The median tested example shows 51,139 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.