Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sfv650 l1: 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 Sfv650 l1
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sfv650 l1 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Sfv650 l1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 41,602 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 1 |
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 Sfv650 l1
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- the bars are very slightly bent
- the rider footpegs are slightly damaged
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sfv650 l1 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Sfv650 l1 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.