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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ignis sz3 dualjet mhev: 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 sz3 dualjet mhev
94%
MOT pass rate · 1,377 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Ignis sz3 dualjet mhev is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Ignis sz3 dualjet mhev
MOT pass rate 74% 94% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 6% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 68,875 mi 22,952 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1,377

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 sz3 dualjet mhev

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

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Ignis sz3 dualjet mhev is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ignis sz3 dualjet mhev 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.