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HW12 HLF

2012 Suzuki Splash

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,029 mi
Last recorded56,029 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 56,029 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount has play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 55,314 miles

Handbrake travel long but still efficient

Offside Front Top mount worn but not excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2025 55,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall pershed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall pershed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel long but still efficient

Offside Front Top mount worn but not excessive

heat shield loose but not likley to fall

Pass 11 May 2024 53,790 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,261 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower part missing.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,257 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

advance handbrake lever travel

bot hrear tyres slightly perished

o/s and n/s front wheel trims missing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres, tread slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2018 42,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s ,, frozen (8.2.3)

all tyres, tread slightly perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level half way between max and min (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in place (4.1.E.1)

advise, handbrake travel

all tyres, tread slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise handbrake travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres, tread slightly perished

brake fluid level, recommend check

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,723 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all tyres have slight cracks across the tread

handbrake has advanced travel

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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HW12 HLF is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Orange 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 HW12 HLF, 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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HW12 HLF is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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