Suzuki A80 vs Suzuki Alto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki A80
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki A80 (100%) 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 A80 | Suzuki Alto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 6,344 mi | 68,875 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 84,396 |
Most common faults
Suzuki A80
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Suzuki Alto
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki A80 (100%) and Suzuki Alto (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki A80 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.