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ET12 RFE

2012 Suzuki Splash

Brown Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,720 mi
Last recorded170,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 RFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 170,720 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 170,720 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 165,660 miles

Brake pedal rubber split but secure

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 165,660 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber split but secure

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 159,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 159,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 153,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 146,494 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 146,494 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,997 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 138,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim bent exposing tyre bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated partially obscuring characture (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 131,889 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,155 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,272 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens broken (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,272 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens broken (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,778 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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ET12 RFE is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Brown with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET12 RFE, 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 ET12 RFE registered?

ET12 RFE is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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