Suzuki Alto sz-l vs Suzuki Swift: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Alto sz-l
80%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Suzuki Swift
76%
MOT pass rate · 189,123 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto sz-l (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto sz-l | Suzuki Swift |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 70,497 mi | 77,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 16 | 189,123 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Alto sz-l
No fault breakdown available.
Suzuki Swift
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto sz-l (80%) and Suzuki Swift (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto sz-l report Full Suzuki Swift 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.