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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki D r: 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 D r
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki D r (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki D r
MOT pass rate 74% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 68,875 mi 20,848 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 2

Most common faults

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))

Suzuki D r

  1. Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
  3. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drives worn (6.2.1e)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight wear and dry (6.2.1e)
  5. brakes tested under riding due to enduro tyres
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki D r (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki D r 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.