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BT61 COU

2012 Suzuki Splash

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 144,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 140,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 140,737 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 137,131 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 114,073 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,021 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,779 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,853 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 68,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,181 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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BT61 COU is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT61 COU, 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 BT61 COU registered?

BT61 COU is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 COU safe to buy?

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