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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.4% pass rate
from 4,900 tests in 2021
(7.2% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Side repeaters (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.041% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Lever
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on View to rear
      • 0.061% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (79 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.082% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Axles
      • 0.041% fail on Axle (21 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.82% fail on Transmission
      • 0.78% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
    • 0.41% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Catch
      • 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
    • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Tank
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment
      • 0.020% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
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