2013 Suzuki Splash 1.0L Petrol · FP13 HFD

This 2013 Suzuki Splash presents an exceptionally clean MOT record, with five consecutive passes stretching back to November 2021 and absolutely no advisories or defects recorded across any of those examinations. The most recent test on 12 November 2025 added yet another pass to that unbroken run, reinforcing what is already a strong indicator of structural and mechanical integrity for a car now entering its teenage years. The absence of any flagged items, even at the minor advisory level, is notable for a vehicle of this vintage and suggests that the components typically scrutinised under the DVSA test, including suspension components, braking system, exhaust integrity, and corrosion-prone structural areas, have remained within serviceable limits throughout the recorded testing period. For a prospective buyer, this represents one of the most favourable MOT trajectories possible. With 22,076 miles recorded against a 13-year span, the annual accumulation works out to approximately 1,698 miles per year, which is markedly low for any road car and particularly so for a supermini of this type. Such restrained usage is consistent with a second household vehicle, very short commuter duties, or genuine light shopping and errands use, and it is important to recognise that lower annual mileage does not automatically equate to a healthier mechanical state. Cars that cover only short distances place different demands on components, with cold-start cycles, infrequent brake disc use leading to surface corrosion, and long fluid standing periods all becoming more relevant than wear from sheer distance covered. The fact that all five MOTs were carried out on a roughly annual basis, with no extended gaps that would suggest the vehicle was off the road or stored for prolonged periods, also supports a picture of consistent, if light, operational use. Given the conspicuously low mileage and the fact that no advisories have ever been raised, there are no specific components to target from the test record, but the buyer should nevertheless apply focused scrutiny to the areas that low-mileage examples of this age commonly suffer with. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the behaviour of the suspension over uneven surfaces; the Suzuki Splash uses a torsion beam rear axle and McPherson struts at the front, and even where the MOT has not flagged issues, ageing rubber bushes, top mounts, and coil springs can develop stiffness or knocking that only manifests under load. Listen for clonks or rear-end instability over speed humps and rough tarmac, and check for any vagueness in the steering or uneven tyre wear that might suggest worn droplinks or track rod ends not yet deemed a failure. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no excessive travel, and on application at low speed any roughness through the steering wheel or pedal could indicate disc lipping or corrosion build-up, which is more common on lightly used cars. Under the bonnet, inspect for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover, sump, and the area around the oil filter housing, as well as the condition of the coolant and brake fluid reservoirs, given that fluids degrade with age regardless of mileage. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and the joint where the system meets the manifold, is worth a physical check for corrosion or weeping joints, and the underbody should be examined on a ramp if possible for any surface rust developing on suspension arms, subframe, and brake lines, areas that the MOT would only flag once deterioration became significant. Finally, confirm that the service history corroborates the indicated mileage and that routine items such as the timing chain, spark plugs, and cabin filter have been attended to at appropriate intervals, as low recorded mileage can sometimes mask gaps in essential maintenance.