Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1998
52.3% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (93% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (94% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.4% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.35% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.35% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Pipe
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Bumpers (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Body condition
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
    • 0.71% fail on Seats
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Floor
    • 0.35% fail on Cabs
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.71% fail on Condition of glass (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 8.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.71% fail on Locking devices (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering box (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
      • 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition

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