Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Xf 650 x: 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 Xf 650 x
84%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Xf 650 x (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Alto | Suzuki Xf 650 x |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 68,875 mi | 38,230 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 84,396 | 14 |
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 Xf 650 x
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Alto (74%) and Suzuki Xf 650 x (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Alto report Full Suzuki Xf 650 x 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.