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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Dr600 sf: 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 Dr600 sf
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dr600 sf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Dr600 sf
MOT pass rate 74% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 26% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 26,773 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 1

Most common faults

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))

Suzuki Dr600 sf

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  3. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  4. Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  6. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Dr600 sf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Dr600 sf 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.