2014 Suzuki Alto · 42,545 MOT tests
2014 Suzuki Alto reliability
2014 Suzuki Altos fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Alto years (42,545 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 43,959
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,545
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 14.6% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres6.2%
- Suspension5.2%
- Brakes4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.05%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.76%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.26%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.64%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2014 Suzuki Altos fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Alto years (42,545 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.05% of tests), position lamp not working (3.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Suzuki Alto shows 43,959 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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