Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1994
59.8% pass rate
from 169 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Cabs (8 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Steps
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.59% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.59% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.59% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.2% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.59% fail on Other components
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.59% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.59% fail on Valves
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (87% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (97% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.59% fail on Springs
      • 0.59% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.59% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.59% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.59% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.5% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Requirements
  • 3.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.59% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.59% fail on Steering box
    • 0.59% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.59% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.8% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment
    • 0.59% fail on Condition

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