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Suzuki 1300 vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 1300
85%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1300 (85%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki 1300 Suzuki Alto
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 2% 2%
Average mileage 16,626 mi 68,875 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 84,396

Most common faults

Suzuki 1300

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 1300 (85%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 1300 report Full Suzuki Alto 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.