Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 reliable? We analysed 1,482 real MOT tests across 340 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Dl 250 AL8.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Dl 250 AL8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 177 | 95.5% | 2,655 | 5,669 | 10,436 |
| 2019 | 399 | 94.5% | 2,504 | 5,002 | 9,786 |
| 2018 | 641 | 93.6% | 3,246 | 6,069 | 10,028 |
| 2017 | 220 | 95.5% | 2,734 | 5,206 | 8,969 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Last?
Based on 340 Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Dl 250 AL8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.5% MOT pass rate from 220 tests
93.6% MOT pass rate from 641 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.5% across 220 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 THIS CAR | 94.3% | 1,482 | 5,650 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 |
| Toyota Alphard V | 81% | 747 | 83,140 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Dl 250 AL8Should you buy a used Suzuki Dl 250 AL8?
The Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.3% across 1,482 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Dl 250 AL8 owner drives around 953 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.