Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sj500: 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 Sj500
71%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj500 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Sj500 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 51,759 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 3 |
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 Sj500
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Oil leak
- Vehicle has undergone many alterations to suspension and steering system
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sj500 (71%) 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.