Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2005

51.8% pass rate

from 114 tests in 2021

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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.88% fail on Drive shaft
  - 0.88% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.88% fail on Prop shaft
- 7.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.5% fail on Chassis (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
19% fail on Suspension
- 8.8% fail on Springs
  - 8.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 8.8% fail on Coil spring
- 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.8% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (37 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.88% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
12% fail on Brakes
- 5.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.6% fail on Rbt
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.88% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.88% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.88% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.88% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.88% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.88% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.88% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.88% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.88% fail on Position lamp
- 0.88% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.88% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.88% fail on View to rear
  - 0.88% fail on Mirrors
3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Condition
2.6% fail on Tyres
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.88% fail on Condition
1.8% fail on Steering
- 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.88% fail on Track rod end