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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Dr 200: 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 Dr 200
84%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dr 200 (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Dr 200
MOT pass rate 74% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 30,849 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 18

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 Dr 200

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. socks fitted to front shock absorbers
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dr 200 (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Dr 200 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.