2013 Suzuki Alto · 39,371 MOT tests
2013 Suzuki Alto reliability
2013 Suzuki Altos fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Alto years (39,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 30.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 50,429
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,371
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.3% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Brakes6.7%
- Suspension6.5%
- Tyres6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.51%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.47%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.92%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.94%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.36%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2013 Suzuki Altos fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 11 Alto years (39,371 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.51% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.14% of tests), position lamp not working (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Suzuki Alto shows 50,429 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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