Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.2% pass rate
from 1,880 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Horn (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.053% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers (85% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.053% fail on Springs
      • 0.053% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (31 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Front passenger's door (52 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Door condition (55 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Driver's door (50 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition (57 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Transmission
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
    • 0.053% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake pads (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.053% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.053% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.053% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.053% fail on Steering
    • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
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  • Suzuki Alto (2009 - 2015)
    Cute little small hatch clone offering low emissions, low tax, good fuel economy and a proper 4-speed automatic option. Decent to drive.

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