Suzuki Alto SZ3 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Alto SZ3 car check
Is the Suzuki Alto SZ3 reliable? We analysed 3,029 real MOT tests across 475 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Alto SZ3 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Alto SZ3.
Suzuki Alto SZ3 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Suzuki Alto SZ3 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 996cc
- Power
- 68 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 64.2 mpg
- Urban
- 51.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 74.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1326
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 99 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 4 of 50
Suzuki Alto SZ3 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Alto SZ3. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Alto SZ3 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Alto SZ3 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Alto SZ3 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Alto SZ3 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki Alto SZ3 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto SZ3 THIS CAR | 86.8% | 3,029 | 54,175 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 |
| Peugeot 207 S HDI 90 | 78.3% | 1,259 | 117,558 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Alto SZ3 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Alto SZ3Should you buy a used Suzuki Alto SZ3?
The Suzuki Alto SZ3 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 3,029 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Suzuki Alto SZ3 owner drives around 3,951 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.