2015 Suzuki Alto · 6,157 MOT tests
2015 Suzuki Alto reliability
2015 Suzuki Altos fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Alto years (6,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 26.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 39,820
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,157
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 12.5% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Tyres5.6%
- Suspension4.6%
- Brakes3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.34%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.26%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.76%
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 2.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.9%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.87%
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 (14.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.17%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2015 Suzuki Altos fail 26.1% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 11 Alto years (6,157 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.34% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.26% of tests), position lamp not working (2.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Suzuki Alto shows 39,820 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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