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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2003
48.0% pass rate
from 842 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 7.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 8.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.48% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Other braking system component (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.12% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
    • 0.24% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (34 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.95% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (98% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.48% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
    • 0.59% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.48% fail on Floor (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.83% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.59% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.59% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates

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