2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate and common faults

999 MOT tests in 2024. 49.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.6%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 999 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle8.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.3%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    77 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes34.3%
  2. Lights & electrics27.5%
  3. Suspension24.9%
  4. Body & chassis21.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  6. Tyres9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Suzuki Alto?

In 2024, 49.6% of 2005 Suzuki Alto cars passed their MOT first time, across 999 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Suzuki Alto?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Suzuki Alto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).