Suzuki Alto MOT Results
Registered in 200649.1% pass rate
from 1,225 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Brakes
(86% worse than other 2006 cars)
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18% fail on
Brake performance
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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13% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.082% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
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13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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10.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.73% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.73% fail on
Rbt
- 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.73% fail on
Rbt
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13% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.33% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.33% fail on Lever
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0.24% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.082% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.082% fail on Valves
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0.24% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.16% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.16% fail on Pedal
- 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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18% fail on
Brake performance
(170% worse than other 2006 cars)
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18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(130% worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Transmission
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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12% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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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)
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0.41% fail on
Doors
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0.16% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.16% fail on Door condition
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0.16% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.16% fail on Door condition
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0.082% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.082% fail on Door condition
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0.16% fail on
Driver's door
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0.16% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.082% fail on Tank
- 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.082% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.082% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.082% fail on
Body
- 0.082% fail on Other body component
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0.082% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
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12% fail on
Transmission
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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18% fail on
Suspension
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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0.16% fail on
Axles
- 0.16% fail on Axle (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Springs
(97% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.082% fail on Coil spring
- 0.082% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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0.082% fail on
Coil springs
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0.082% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.082% fail on Suspension rod
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10.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(82% worse than other 2006 cars)
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (76% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Direction indicators
(56% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
(56% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.24% fail on Horn
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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)
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0.24% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.24% fail on Position lamp
- 0.082% fail on Rear reflectors
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10% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(61% worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.082% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.082% fail on Oxygen sensor
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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
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9.6% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
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9.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(64% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.082% fail on
View to rear
- 0.082% fail on Mirrors
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6.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.33% fail on Size/type
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts
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1.1% fail on
Steering
(65% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.41% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.41% fail on Steering rack
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0.73% fail on
Steering linkage components
(70% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.82% fail on Registration plates