Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz reliable?

Based on MOT data from 580 vehicles, the 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Alto Sz (2014)

580 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2014 Suzuki Alto Sz

CarHunch analysed 580 real MOT records for the 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Suzuki Alto SZ falls slightly below the UK average with a first-time pass rate of 76.1% versus 80%, suggesting middling reliability—though notably, the fuel breakdown data appears corrupted (petrol showing only 3.2% pass rate is implausible), so treat the overall verdict with some caution. The good news is zero vehicles recorded dangerous defects, and the average of just 0.26 failures per test indicates most issues are minor.

At 38,386 miles median, these Altos show reasonable mileage for their age, and the near-zero advisory rate means wear-and-tear items aren't flagged as concerns by testers. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific failure patterns in the full dataset, and be prepared that roughly one in four won't pass first time.

The 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 4.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

38k

Middle half: 26k–52k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 580 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 580 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Other (79%)	459	95.3%	0.32
Petrol (21%)	121	96.9%	0.01

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,169 Suzuki Alto Sz vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 40.4%

472

Red 25.6%

299

Blue 8.6%

100

Silver 8%

Black 7.4%

Grey 7.1%

Pink 3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

38,386

typical

26,095

low mileage

52,318

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Suzuki Alto Sz vehicles fall between 26,095 and 52,318 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,095 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 26,095–52,318 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Suzuki Alto Szs sit.

⚠ Over 70,629 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Suzuki Alto Sz — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Suzuki Alto Szs are still being driven.

339 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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