Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki An 650 ak8: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Alto
74%
MOT pass rate · 84,396 vehicles
Suzuki An 650 ak8
89%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki An 650 ak8 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki An 650 ak8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 40,454 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 17 |
Most common faults
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))
Suzuki An 650 ak8
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki An 650 ak8 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.