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Suzuki 550e vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki 550e
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki 550e (83%) 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 550e Suzuki Alto
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 52,721 mi 68,875 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 84,396

Most common faults

Suzuki 550e

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Nearside Inner Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  4. Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
  5. Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
  6. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 550e (83%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki 550e 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.