Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift sz4 at: 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 Swift sz4 at
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Swift sz4 at (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Swift sz4 at |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 41,264 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 1 |
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 Swift sz4 at
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Swift sz4 at (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Swift sz4 at 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.