Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Ux 50: 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 Ux 50
89%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ux 50 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Ux 50 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 7,135 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 7 |
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 Ux 50
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
- Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
- Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
- Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Ux 50 (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Ux 50 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.