Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ts 250: 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 Ts 250
83%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ts 250 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Ts 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 14,663 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 36 |
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 Ts 250
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- No lights fitted at time of test
- no lights fitted at time of test
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ts 250 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ts 250 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.