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Suzuki A50p vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki A50p
91%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki A50p (91%) 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 A50p Suzuki Alto
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 13,814 mi 68,875 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 29 84,396

Most common faults

Suzuki A50p

  1. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  2. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
  3. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(i))
  5. fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
  6. Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake almost on full adjustment,shoes possibly close to limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 A50p (91%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki A50p 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.