Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.1% pass rate
from 1,225 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 11% fail on Service brake imbalance (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (17 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 10.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 8.7% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.082% fail on Valves
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 12% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.65% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.82% fail on Chassis (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.082% fail on Tank
      • 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.082% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 10.0% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (69 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.082% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.082% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension rod
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.73% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
    • 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Main beam tell-tale (56 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.082% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.082% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.082% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.082% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates

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