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WJ12 MKV

2012 Suzuki Splash

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 78,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,379 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 78,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR AFTER FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,075 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 52,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 23,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,261 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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WJ12 MKV is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ12 MKV, 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 WJ12 MKV registered?

WJ12 MKV is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 MKV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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