Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn (frequent MOT failure)
6.0% of MOT tests of this car in Great Britain failed on this point (961 of 16,077 tests in 2025): 2.6 times as often as cars of the same age.
Suzuki Splash
2008–2014 · 8 documented defects · 4 markets
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This file gathers the known defects of the Suzuki Splash, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Most serious reported defects
See all (8) →Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded (frequent MOT failure)
3.0% of MOT tests of this car in Great Britain failed on this point (476 of 16,077 tests in 2025): 3.6 times as often as cars of the same age.
Service brake performance: excessively binding (frequent MOT failure)
2.7% of MOT tests of this car in Great Britain failed on this point (437 of 16,077 tests in 2025): 3.0 times as often as cars of the same age.
Latest official recalls
See all (2) →Engine failure may occur
The bolts fixing the pulley to the water pump may work loose and drop out. If they drop out the water pump will not function and the engine will overheat leading to possible engine damage.
Motorrijtuigen - motor inclusief brandstof-, smeer- en koelsysteem
De bevestigingsbouten van de waterpomppoelie zijn niet goed vastgedraaid. De multiriem en de waterpomppoelie kunnen daardoor losraken.
rdwSep 22, 2014MGP140204Model years 2013–2014Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Latest service bulletins
No service bulletin found for this model.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).