Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1999
57.5% pass rate
from 292 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.34% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.34% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Reservoirs (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
    • 1.7% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Mounting fixings (21 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.68% fail on Cabs
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Floor
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.68% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Springs
      • 0.34% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.68% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.34% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.0% fail on Steering
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Pump

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