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NV12 BGU

2012 Suzuki Splash

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 BGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 54,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 54,997 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 43,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 43,609 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 38,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, both rear rubber bushes perished and pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tread and outer sidewalls badly perished , 185 60 15 84H continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 38,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides smearing 27" 16" bridge (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, both rear rubber bushes perished and pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tread and outer sidewalls badly perished , 185 60 15 84H continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 31,377 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear rubber bush starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread starting to perish , continental 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear rubber bush pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 31,377 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear rubber bush starting to pull away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread starting to perish , continental 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear rubber bush pulling away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge , continental 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to pull away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,692 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 18,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 8,949 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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NV12 BGU is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV12 BGU, 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 NV12 BGU registered?

NV12 BGU is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is NV12 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 BGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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