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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.5% pass rate
from 2,076 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 9.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 11% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 9.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.096% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.096% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
      • 0.096% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other components
      • 0.096% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.096% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (23 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.048% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.048% fail on Lever
  • 20% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (31 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Macpherson strut (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.72% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.096% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.67% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Chassis (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.096% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on System
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.096% fail on Other body component
      • 0.048% fail on Body condition
    • 0.096% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.048% fail on Bracket
    • 0.096% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.048% fail on Cabs
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.34% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.096% fail on View to rear
      • 0.096% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.096% fail on Steering play
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment

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