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Suzuki Alto MOT Results

Registered in 2014
76.3% pass rate
from 13,141 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Alto is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.62% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0076% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.038% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0076% fail on Switch
    • 0.038% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0076% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0076% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.046% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0076% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0076% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Valves (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder (19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0076% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.023% fail on Parking brake control (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Lever (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.099% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Mounting
    • 0.091% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0076% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0076% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.64% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
      • 0.0076% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0076% fail on Joints
    • 0.084% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.0076% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0076% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0076% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Attachment (85% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Locking devices (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
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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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