Suzuki Alto: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.8% of Suzuki Alto MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,982 | 15.1% |
| 2005 | 9,254 | 14.6% |
| 2006 | 5,613 | 14.6% |
| 2011 | 28,197 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 28,547 | 11.9% |
| 2014 | 75,661 | 12.1% |
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.