Is the Suzuki Alto ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 50,246 MOT tests, around 94% of Suzuki Altos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 6%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Alto in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 94%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 6%
- MOT tests analysed
- 50,246
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Alto ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Altos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant1,828 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant12,985 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant11,946 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant4,780 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant4,654 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant4,584 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant5,549 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant811 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,310 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,121 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard520 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Alto
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Altos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Altos fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Alto MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Alto for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Altos in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2015. 2014 was the most common year, with 12,987 tests (26% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Almost every Alto in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2015) passed first time 74% of the time at 43,196 miles on average, and the oldest (2003) passed 50% at 56,261 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Altos likely to comply are from 2006. 811 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 50% of the time and averaged 56,367 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Alto's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.1% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (4.4%); brakes: "excessively corroded" (3.3%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 16.8% of tests.
Overall, 67% of Altos passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 55,620 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 50,246 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Alto carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 50,246 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Alto and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Alto ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 94% of Altos on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Alto years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Altos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Alto is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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