Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gsx550: 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 Gsx550
80%
MOT pass rate · 269 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx550 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gsx550 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 39,250 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 269 |
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 Gsx550
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gsx550 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gsx550 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.