2014 Suzuki Splash 1.2L Petrol · K6 BXB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on December 16, 2025, at 41,947 miles saw a failure due to critical front brake pads, an illegal nearside rear tyre, and a worn nearside front MacPherson strut pin. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest, the presence of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. There is a consistent gap between annual tests that reflects this low usage, moving from 9,588 miles in 2017 to 41,947 miles by late 2025. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the 2021 report of perishing rear tyres and persistent play in the strut mounts despite only having 28,873 miles. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a recurring history of wear in the nearside upper strut mounts and the offside front lower ball joint. The tester also flagged a distorted nearside front road wheel in 2018, 2022, and 2023, suggesting a potential history of impacts or alignment issues that remain unaddressed. Given the recent failure for thin brake pads, the condition of the front discs should also be verified for glazing or uneven wear caused by long periods of sitting.