Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Gt250: 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 Gt250
87%
MOT pass rate · 779 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gt250 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Gt250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 21,238 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 779 |
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 Gt250
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Gt250 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Gt250 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.