Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Bandit 600: 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 Bandit 600
75%
MOT pass rate · 67 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Bandit 600 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Bandit 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 40,334 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 67 |
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 Bandit 600
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Bandit 600 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Bandit 600 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.