Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gs850 gn: 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 Gs850 gn
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs850 gn (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gs850 gn |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 50,830 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 Gs850 gn
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear brake binding slightly
- Rear wheel slightly stiff in rotation
- Front and Rear tyres slightly cracked to side walls
- All indicators are permanently masked out and not used.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Gs850 gn (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gs850 gn 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.