Suzuki Alto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 63,933 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 63,933 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 68% of Suzuki Alto cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Alto tends to fail
Share of Suzuki Alto cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, visibility. Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Suzuki Alto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Suzuki Alto is more demanding than average for its age: 68% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics and visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Alto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Suzuki Alto in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 68%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Suzuki Alto MOT?
For Suzuki Alto cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (5.7% of tests vs 4.3% fleet).