SuzukiAlto MOT results
In 2025, 64.5% of Suzuki Alto MOT tests were passed first time, about the same as the 64.2% for cars of the same age. 8.0% had at least one dangerous defect (8.9% for cars the same age). The typical Suzuki Alto tested was 12 years old with 59,900 miles. Based on 44,441 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Suzuki Alto cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 64.5%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 64.2%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 9.4%passed after repair
- Failed
- 26.1%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 8.0%same age 8.9%
- Typical mileage
- 59,900at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,746 | 68.6% | 71.8% |
| 2014 | 12,150 | 68.1% | 68.5% |
| 2013 | 11,104 | 66.6% | 65.6% |
| 2012 | 4,324 | 64.5% | 63.2% |
| 2011 | 4,159 | 63.2% | 61.0% |
| 2010 | 4,035 | 60.0% | 59.1% |
| 2009 | 4,639 | 61.1% | 58.1% |
| 2006 | 496 | 48.0% | 56.8% |
| 2005 | 770 | 48.3% | 57.5% |
| 2004 | 623 | 49.4% | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 294 | 53.4% | 58.5% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 3 | 100.0% | 87.4% | 51,700 |
| 5-9 years | 369 | 71.3% | 79.1% | 46,300 |
| 10-14 years | 34,924 | 66.2% | 65.7% | 58,400 |
| 15-19 years | 7,691 | 59.2% | 57.6% | 68,800 |
| 20-29 years | 1,445 | 50.2% | 59.6% | 53,900 |
| 30-39 years | 5 | 100.0% | 71.3% | 56,800 |
| 40+ years | 4 | 100.0% | 82.0% | 35,700 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Suzuki Alto tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.4× | 0.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1.4× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.4× | 0.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.4× | 0.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1× | 100.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2× | 0.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.2× | 0.0% |
| Horn: not working Lights and electrics | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.5× | 0.0% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure | 1.6% | 2.0% | 0.8× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 19.5% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 16.4% |
| Coil spring: corroded | 14.6% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 4.5% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | 4.4% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | 3.3% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 3.2% |