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Suzuki 400t vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki 400t
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 400t (71%) 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 400t Suzuki Alto
MOT pass rate 71% 74% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 26% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 42,874 mi 68,875 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 84,396

Most common faults

Suzuki 400t

  1. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
  4. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
  5. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
  6. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Suzuki Alto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 400t (71%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 400t 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.