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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gs 550 mx: 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 Gs 550 mx
50%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs 550 mx (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Gs 550 mx
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 30,355 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 27

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 Gs 550 mx

  1. Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
  2. Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
  3. Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  4. Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs 550 mx (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gs 550 mx 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.