2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate and common faults

4,503 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,503 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    154 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  7. Horn: not working2.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Brakes14.9%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Tyres6.8%
  6. Body & chassis3.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position 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 2011 Suzuki Alto?

In 2024, 65.5% of 2011 Suzuki Alto cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,503 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Suzuki Alto?

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

Is the 2011 Suzuki Alto reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).