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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2013
74.4% pass rate
from 12,206 tests in 2021
(8.4% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.4% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0082% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.75% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.074% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Reversing lamps (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Reversing lamps (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.025% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.074% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0082% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0082% fail on Lever
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Valves (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0082% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.025% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0082% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Operation
    • 0.0082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage
    • 0.26% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.033% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0082% fail on Axles
      • 0.0082% fail on Axle
    • 0.0082% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0082% fail on Sub-frame
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts (27% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Joints (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Catch (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0082% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0082% fail on Panel
    • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Hose
      • 0.0082% fail on Pipe
    • 0.0082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.88% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.016% fail on Compression ignition (97% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0082% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0082% fail on Requirements
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0082% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0082% fail on Operation
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Attachment (83% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.0082% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0082% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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