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VK12 ZHX

2012 Suzuki Splash

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,867 mi
Last recorded105,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ZHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,867 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Fail 19 Jan 2026 105,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear number plate deteriorating

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,258 miles

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

Coolant below min mark

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 Heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 97,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant below min mark

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 Heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front tyres worn down to legal limit!

Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,929 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 43,972 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 43,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

Pass 25 May 2017 38,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear handbrake low on effort 18%

Pass 24 May 2016 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,558 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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VK12 ZHX is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK12 ZHX, 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 VK12 ZHX registered?

VK12 ZHX is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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