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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sj 410qb santana: 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 Sj 410qb santana
61%
MOT pass rate · 616 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj 410qb santana (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Sj 410qb santana
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 61%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 39%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.5
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 74,171 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 616

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 Sj 410qb santana

  1. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj 410qb santana (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.