Suzuki 185 a vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki 185 a
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 185 a (100%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki 185 a | Suzuki Alto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 29,965 mi | 68,875 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 84,396 |
Most common faults
Suzuki 185 a
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
- minor corrosion to frame adjacent right side exhaust hanger
Suzuki Alto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 185 a (100%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki 185 a report Full Suzuki Alto report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.