Suzuki Alto: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.9% of Suzuki Alto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,982 | 15.6% |
| 2005 | 9,254 | 16.6% |
| 2006 | 5,613 | 17.0% |
| 2011 | 28,197 | 8.0% |
| 2012 | 28,547 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 75,661 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.