2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,399 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    176 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  7. Horn: not working2.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Brakes16.0%
  3. Suspension14.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Suzuki Alto?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2010 Suzuki Alto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,399 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Suzuki Alto?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Suzuki Alto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).