2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate and common faults

1,821 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,821 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    69 marked dangerous
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Tyres5.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2015 Suzuki Alto?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2015 Suzuki Alto cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,821 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Suzuki Alto?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Suzuki Alto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).