Suzuki Alto statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 41,454 −6.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 3,562 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 64.7% Cars of the same ages 64.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 168 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2014 69,277 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,705 miles a year

How many Suzuki Altos are left in Great Britain?

There were 41,454 Suzuki Altos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,562 declared off the road (SORN). That is 40.2% fewer than the peak of 69,277 in 2014.

Suzuki Alto MOT reliability

In 2025, 64.7% of Suzuki Alto MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki Altos tested pass 64.3% of the time, so the Suzuki Alto does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 65.4%.

Suzuki Alto MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT, appearing on 50.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.0% of Suzuki Alto tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Suzuki Alto MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Suzuki Alto failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 19.2% of 16,062 failed tests. 63.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Suzuki Alto by year

10 years of the Suzuki Alto, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2009 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (61.1% passed first time) and the 2005 cars worst (48.2%).

Suzuki Alto engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 43,522 Suzuki Altos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 95.6% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 4.4% have an engine of 1,001cc to 1,100cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 72.1% in 2014 to 95.6%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Suzuki Alto fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki Alto from 2000, when the data begins, to 2014. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2014), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 39.2 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 171 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Alto”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Suzuki Alto safety recalls

DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Suzuki Alto since 1992, the first in 2002. The most recent was launched on 5 August 2013.

All 6 Suzuki Alto recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki Alto. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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