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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Tu125: 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 Tu125
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Tu125 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Tu125
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 23,593 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1

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 Tu125

  1. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
  3. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Tu125 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Tu125 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.