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2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Alto Sz3 models manufactured in 2009, based on 248 real MOT test results.

72.2%
Pass Rate
27.8%
Fail Rate
248
Total Tests
40,629
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Alto Sz3 cars tested in 2009. Want to see how cars built in 2009 hold up over time?

View 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 vintage page โ†’ (56.3% current pass rate)

2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 MOT Analysis

The 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 has an MOT pass rate of 72.2% based on 248 tests โ€” above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,629 miles on the odometer. With a 27.8% failure rate, the 2009 Alto Sz3 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 is Visibility, responsible for 0.4% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ10โ€“300.

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall Alto Sz3 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Visibility 0.4%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Visibility0.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,629 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.10% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.100.4%1

Mileage Statistics

40,629
Mean
57,332
Median
27,665
25th Percentile
80,686
75th Percentile
6.84% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 has an MOT pass rate of 72.2% based on 248 tests โ€” above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,629 miles on the odometer. With a 27.8% failure rate, the 2009 Alto Sz3 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks โ€” damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. With relatively low average mileage of 40,629 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Visibility โ€” 0.4% of failures

Visibility issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2009 Suzuki Alto Sz3 models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: ยฃ10โ€“300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks โ€” damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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