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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Wagon r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Wagon r
71%
MOT pass rate · 1,143 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Wagon r
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 77,628 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1,143

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 Wagon r

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Wagon r 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.