Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ls 650pt: 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 Ls 650pt
82%
MOT pass rate · 15 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ls 650pt (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Ls 650pt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 14,362 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 15 |
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 Ls 650pt
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- l/h fork stancion damaged
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ls 650pt (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ls 650pt 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.