Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ts90: 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 Ts90
85%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ts90 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Ts90 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 5,830 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 19 |
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 Ts90
- Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed within the tread blocks (4.1.2a(iii)
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ts90 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ts90 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.