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Suzuki Alto Gl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Alto Gl reliable? We analysed 902 real MOT tests across 445 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 902 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.4%
Typical Mileage
56,768mi
Annual Mileage
2,669mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Alto Gl is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Alto Gl.

Suzuki Alto Gl Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Alto Gl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Alto Gl Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Alto Gl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,426 mi/yr
Typical
2,669 mi/yr
Average
3,777 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,901 mi/yr

Suzuki Alto Gl Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Alto Gl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
56,768 mi
75th Percentile
78,136 mi
95th Percentile
105,242 mi
Max Recorded
138,954 mi

How Does the Suzuki Alto Gl Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Alto Gl THIS CAR 65.4% 902 56,768 mi — yrs
Suzuki Swift 76.1% 2,247,517 51,601 mi 31 yrs
Suzuki Alto 74% 1,154,186 41,167 mi 28 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara 76.2% 1,025,634 67,542 mi 28 yrs
Smart Mcc City Coupe 74.1% 621 42,797 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Alto Gl trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Alto Gl?

The Suzuki Alto Gl has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.4% across 902 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Suzuki Alto Gl owner drives around 2,669 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Suzuki Alto Gl — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Alto Gl reliable?
Based on 902 MOT tests, the Suzuki Alto Gl has a 65.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Alto Gl?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Alto Gl do per year?
The typical Suzuki Alto Gl does around 2,669 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Alto Gl last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Alto Gl?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.