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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.8% pass rate
from 1,833 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.44% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.055% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.055% fail on Cable
        • 0.055% fail on Lever
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.055% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.055% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.055% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.055% fail on Additional braking device
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Bumpers (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.055% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.055% fail on Load security
      • 0.055% fail on Access panel
    • 0.055% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.055% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.76% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 0.76% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.2% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.055% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
        • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.055% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.055% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.055% fail on Attachment

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