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GU12 PLV

2012 Suzuki Splash

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 PLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,530 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,912 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever operation high

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

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

Nearside handbrake low effort

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

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2023 66,912 miles

Nearside handbrake low effort

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Wrong bulb fitted to o/s/r lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever operation high

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

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

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

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,555 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,741 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,277 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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GU12 PLV is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 PLV, 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 GU12 PLV registered?

GU12 PLV is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GU12 PLV safe to buy?

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