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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Uh 200 k8: 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 Uh 200 k8
87%
MOT pass rate · 117 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Uh 200 k8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Uh 200 k8
MOT pass rate 74% 87% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 13% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 68,875 mi 17,102 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 117

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 Uh 200 k8

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Uh 200 k8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Uh 200 k8 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.