Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sj4 10v: 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 Sj4 10v
66%
MOT pass rate · 2,157 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj4 10v (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Sj4 10v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 96,569 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 2,157 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Alto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suzuki Sj4 10v
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj4 10v (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Sj4 10v 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.