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Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Sv 1000 k4: 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 k4
91%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sv 1000 k4 (91%) 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 k4
MOT pass rate 74% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 0.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 68,875 mi 14,756 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 84,396 7

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 k4

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. front wheel 'direction' incorrect
  3. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  4. Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
  5. Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Sv 1000 k4 (91%) 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 k4 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.