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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2009
64.3% pass rate
from 6,031 tests in 2021
(9.7% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.050% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.083% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.066% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.050% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.017% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Axles
      • 0.30% fail on Axle (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Drive shafts (49% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Doors (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.050% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
    • 0.050% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.033% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Chassis
      • 0.033% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Floor
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
  • 0.36% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.066% fail on Road Wheels (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.017% fail on Speed limiter
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  • Suzuki Alto (2009 - 2015)
    Cute little small hatch clone offering low emissions, low tax, good fuel economy and a proper 4-speed automatic option. Decent to drive.

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