2011 Suzuki Alto · 15,455 MOT tests
2011 Suzuki Alto reliability
2011 Suzuki Altos fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Alto years (15,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 61,308
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,455
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Brakes9.8%
- Suspension8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.86%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 3.05%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.98%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.79%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.54%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2011 Suzuki Altos fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Alto years (15,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.23% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.12% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Suzuki Alto shows 61,308 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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