Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Coupe: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki Coupe
48%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Coupe (48%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 48% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 52% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 4.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 93,227 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Suzuki Coupe
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Coupe (48%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.