Suzuki Alto (2013)
2013 Suzuki Alto
CarHunch analysed 12,869 real MOT records for the 2013 Suzuki Alto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Suzuki Alto's 81.2% pass rate sits just above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly typical reliability for its age—but the 37.7% of vehicles that have ever had a dangerous defect is a red flag that warrants pre-purchase inspection. This high proportion of serious safety issues means one in three Altos on the road has experienced something genuinely hazardous.
With a median mileage of 39,413 miles for an 11-year-old car, these Altos are lightly driven, which partially explains the decent pass rate; however, the average of 2.42 failures and 16.1 advisories per vehicle shows maintenance is a persistent concern. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and lights thoroughly—these are likely to be the culprits behind those dangerous defects.
What to check before buying a 2013 Suzuki Alto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 12,868 | 81.2% | 2.42 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Suzuki Alto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Suzuki Alto vehicles fall between 27,200 and 53,996 miles.
2013 Suzuki Alto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,009 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Suzuki Alto
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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30.5%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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27%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.2%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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25.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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