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CV12 VAK

2012 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,177 mi
Last recorded57,177 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,177 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,655 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,162 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,022 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,215 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit screw in tyre outer shoulder 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Splash?

Based on 286,838 MOT tests across 19,885 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,923
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
19,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 3,325
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CV12 VAK is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Splash models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 39,319 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Splash fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 3,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV12 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Splash typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Splash is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV12 VAK registered?

CV12 VAK is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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