Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2003
63.6% pass rate
from 129 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 5.4% fail on Transmission
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.78% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.78% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Bumpers (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Cabs
      • 0.78% fail on Steps
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Pedal
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.78% fail on Lever
    • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.78% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.78% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.78% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.78% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.78% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.78% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.78% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.78% fail on Washers
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.78% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.78% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.78% fail on Steering column
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment

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