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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Rm-z: 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 Rm-z
94%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Rm-z (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Rm-z
MOT pass rate 74% 94% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 6% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 1,846 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 2

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 Rm-z

  1. NO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT FITTED, DAYLIGHT MOT
  2. Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
  3. Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
  4. Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
  5. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
  6. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Rm-z (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Rm-z 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.