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YB61 VFL

2012 Suzuki Splash

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Splash39,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 VFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSplash
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,925 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 55,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,090 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 46,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 46,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides o/s more (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 43,606 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 43,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 41,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 41,762 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r15 88h xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,301 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 27,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 22,241 miles

Front discs lipped

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,241 miles

Front discs lipped

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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YB61 VFL is a 2012 Suzuki Splash in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YB61 VFL, 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 YB61 VFL registered?

YB61 VFL is a 2012 Suzuki Splash, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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