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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs: 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 Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs
92%
MOT pass rate · 1,608 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs
MOT pass rate 74% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 68,875 mi 29,829 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1,608

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 Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs

  1. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ignis sz-t dualjet shvs 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.