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BAZ 8042

2011 Suzuki Splash

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Splash41,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8042
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 58,389 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring mount noisy no play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 54,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 54,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,544 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,449 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 5 Jan 2023 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,756 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 42,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 40,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,192 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,124 miles

all 4 tyres cracked between treads

Pass 2 Jan 2015 18,513 miles

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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BAZ 8042 is a 2011 Suzuki Splash in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Splash models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 41,092 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 BAZ 8042, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki Splash is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAZ 8042 registered?

BAZ 8042 is a 2011 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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