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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Rv 90: 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 Rv 90
88%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Rv 90 (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Rv 90
MOT pass rate 74% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 8,438 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 6

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 Rv 90

  1. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. The tyres are old and have cracks around the tread pattern on both front and rear of machine
  3. Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  5. Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
  6. Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Rv 90 (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Rv 90 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.