2013 Suzuki Splash 1.2L Petrol · DY63 SLU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in July 2025 with 122,308 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of mechanical degradation noted between 2023 and 2024. While the previous tests highlighted multiple suspension issues, the most recent clean sheet indicates that the owner has addressed the flagged faults to bring the car back to passing standard. At 122,308 miles over thirteen years, the Suzuki Splash has averaged approximately 9,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a city car. The record shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 11,500 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 9,300 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps keep seals and components lubric. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the history reveals a pattern of wear. The 2024 test at 113,004 miles identified play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and damage to the offside front Macpherson strut, following a damaged offside front coil spring mounting in 2023. Because these components failed or flagged in quick succession, an inspector should check for any remaining movement, perished rubber bushes, or corrosion on the strut towers to ensure the previous repairs were comprehensive and lasting. The 2023 failure for an illegal tyre tread on the nearside rear indicates a lapse in basic consumable maintenance at that time. While this specific issue was seemingly resolved, the buyer should verify the current remaining tread depth and age of all tyres to ensure they are not nearing replacement. Given the mileage and age of the vehicle, a close look at structural rust on the chassis is also warranted, as the MOT record does not explicitly rule out corrosion advisories in the most recent passes.