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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sj 413qb ja samura: 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 413qb ja samura
68%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj 413qb ja samura (68%) 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 413qb ja samura
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 ✓ 2.2
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 49,738 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 6

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 413qb ja samura

  1. Oil leak
  2. Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
  3. front number plate cracked
  4. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  5. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  6. Advise Excessive oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj 413qb ja samura (68%) 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.