Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Dl 650 k4: 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 Dl 650 k4
83%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dl 650 k4 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Dl 650 k4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 19,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 36 |
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 Dl 650 k4
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dl 650 k4 (83%) 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.