Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki T350: 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 T350
88%
MOT pass rate · 60 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki T350 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki T350 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 15,354 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 60 |
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 T350
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki T350 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki T350 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.