SUZUKI ALTO MOT pass rate
74.2% of 63,960 SUZUKI ALTO MOT tests pass.
The ALTO passes 74.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUZUKI models (79.9%).
The SUZUKI ALTO passes 74.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI ALTO tested at 6–10 years pass 80.4% of the time, compared with just 60.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 80.4% | 12,212 | 48,947 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.9% | 44,429 | 62,165 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.0% | 7,298 | 64,230 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI ALTO
The most common reason the SUZUKI ALTO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 39.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 32.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 22.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 20.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.2% | Locking device missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Inscription illegible |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 79.7% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 90.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.8% pass rate
- SUZUKI IGNIS — 84.3% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 90.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUZUKI ALTO?
- 74.2% of SUZUKI ALTO MOT tests pass, based on 63,960 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUZUKI ALTO?
- The most common reason the SUZUKI ALTO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUZUKI ALTO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUZUKI service history guide for how to check and keep one.