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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Wagonr: 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 Wagonr
66%
MOT pass rate · 122 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Wagonr
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 66%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 34%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 61,049 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 122

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 Wagonr

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  6. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Alto is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Wagonr 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.