SUZUKI ALTO MOT Pass Rate
72.9% of 14,999 SUZUKI ALTO MOT tests pass.
The ALTO passes 72.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUZUKI models (78.6%).
The SUZUKI ALTO passes 72.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI ALTO tested at 6–10 years pass 79.9% of the time, compared with just 59.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 79.9% | 1,480 | 49,432 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.8% | 11,118 | 62,483 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.7% | 2,396 | 68,529 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 60.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.2% | not working |
| Brakes | 42.6% | excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 34.5% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 20.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 20.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.7% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 2.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | insecure |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 76.5% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 88.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.6% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 69.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 89.5% pass rate