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NV12 DCE

2012 Suzuki Splash

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,618 mi
Last recorded69,618 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 69,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 69,513 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has a temporary plug repair 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 59,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has a temporary plug repair 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread bands nearly on wear marks 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 across axle and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 51,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,897 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling at front pipe

Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,779 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,720 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 39,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 34,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,750 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between the tread

Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,552 miles

Headlamp insecure broaken and causing aim to be incorrect (1.7.3)

all four tyres rubber slightly cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,986 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 DCE 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 64.7%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

NV12 DCE is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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