2014 Suzuki Splash 1.2L Petrol · L3 SPS

The vehicle presents a mixed roadworthiness profile defined by recurring parking brake and headlamp alignment issues alongside specific suspension and lighting defects. The most recent test on 22nd January 2026 recorded a failure due to an inoperative registration plate lamp, a torn offside windscreen wiper, and a fractured offside front coil spring, alongside advisories regarding underseal and corroded brake discs. This recent failure follows a clean pass in January 2025 but precedes a January 2025 failure concerning excessive parking brake lever movement and high headlamp aim, indicating a pattern of intermittent adjustment and component wear rather than a stable mechanical state. With a recorded mileage of 74,961 miles over approximately twelve years, the vehicle has accumulated an average of roughly 6,247 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this vintage. The testing history shows consistent annual testing with no significant gaps in service, suggesting regular road use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. However, this average annual mileage has resulted in measurable wear on specific high-stress components such as the front brake discs and suspension springs, rather than generalised wear across the entire drivetrain, pointing towards a vehicle that has been driven regularly but is approaching the end of its original component lifecycle. Buyer inspection should prioritise the suspension and braking systems given the history of major failures and advisories. The fractured offside front coil spring indicates potential impact damage or fatigue; inspect the front suspension for uneven ride height, clunking noises over bumps, or visible sagging on the offside corner. Regarding the braking system, the advisory for corroded brake discs suggests the inner surfaces may be worn thin; listen for vibrations or judder through the brake pedal during braking and check for uneven brake disc wear patterns. The recurring parking brake adjustment failures necessitate a thorough test of the parking brake lever; excessive free play or a lever that requires significant travel to engage fully indicates the mechanism requires adjustment or repair to ensure safety compliance. Lighting and structural integrity also require attention based on the recorded defects. The major failures for high headlamp aim on both sides suggest the vehicle may be misaligned or the headlight units are failing; verify that the beams are correctly adjusted and not blinding oncoming traffic. The torn offside windscreen wiper must be replaced immediately to ensure effective visibility in wet conditions. Finally, the advisory regarding underseal indicates the vehicle has been subject to corrosion protection treatments; inspect the underbody for signs of active rust or corrosion to the rear axle mounting areas, which were flagged as a surface corrosion risk in a previous test, to assess the long-term structural health of the chassis.