2014 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 68.3% of Suzuki Altos first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 38,230 Alto first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Altos first used in 2014 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Altos first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Alto figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2014 Alto | All cars first used 2014 | Alto first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.2% | 76.3% | 13,094 |
| 2022 | 73.7% | 74.1% | 13,011 |
| 2023 | 71.8% | 71.7% | 12,987 |
| 2024 | 70.2% | 69.9% | 12,750 |
| 2025 | 68.3% | 68.6% | 12,493 |
Common 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT failures
Share of the 11,422 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | 25.5% | 2,916 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 14.6% | 1,664 |
| Position lamp: not working | 13.6% | 1,551 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 10.0% | 1,143 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | 7.5% | 861 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for an Alto in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension arm replacement | £150 | £120–£180 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2014 Suzuki Alto before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 Altos, as a share of all 38,230 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 17.6% | 6,738 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 16.1% | 6,137 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 10.3% | 3,949 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 10.0% | 3,812 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 8.5% | 3,267 |
Questions about the 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Suzuki Alto?
In 2025, 68.3% of Altos first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 Alto most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 52.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (24.6%) and suspension (20.8%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (25.5%).
How often does a 2014 Suzuki Alto fail its MOT?
In 2025, 31.7% of first tests on Altos first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 22.5% failed, and a further 9.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 11,422 of 38,230 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Suzuki Alto MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 17.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (16.1%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (10.3%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (10.0%) and “Coil spring: corroded” (8.5%).
Is a 2014 Suzuki Alto reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 76.2% in 2021 to 68.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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