Suzuki Alto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 79,438 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
79,438
Best Year
2015 (84%)
Years Covered
15
About the Suzuki Alto
The Suzuki Alto has been tested 79,438 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (1997 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 2,966 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SUZUKI ALTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 65,783 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 49,125 miles.
Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Alto is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2015 detailsHow reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Suzuki Alto by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84% | 2,966 | 49,125 mi | |
| 2014 | 83% | 20,010 | 52,927 mi | |
| 2013 | 80% | 18,935 | 59,177 mi | |
| 2012 | 79% | 7,556 | 65,096 mi | |
| 2011 | 79% | 7,495 | 68,880 mi | |
| 2010 | 77% | 7,621 | 70,986 mi | |
| 2009 | 76% | 8,981 | 72,236 mi | |
| 2006 | 66% | 1,240 | 59,066 mi | |
| 2005 | 66% | 1,983 | 60,015 mi | |
| 2004 | 65% | 1,675 | 59,181 mi | |
| 2003 | 62% | 796 | 57,783 mi | |
| 2002 | 66% | 38 | 59,113 mi | |
| 2001 | 60% | 55 | 55,074 mi | |
| 1999 | 83% | 54 | 34,141 mi | |
| 1997 | 67% | 33 | 65,783 mi |
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