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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sv 1000 k: 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 Sv 1000 k
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sv 1000 k (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Alto Suzuki Sv 1000 k
MOT pass rate 74% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 7,564 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 2

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 Sv 1000 k

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  3. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  4. Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sv 1000 k (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Sv 1000 k 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.