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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gs425: 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 Gs425
82%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gs425 is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Gs425
MOT pass rate 74% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 30,323 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 36

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 Gs425

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
  6. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gs425 is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gs425 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.