Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2017

87.8% pass rate

from 11,540 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

3.8% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.026% fail on View to rear
  - 0.026% fail on Mirrors
- 0.017% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.017% fail on Windscreen
3.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Size/type
3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.0087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.087% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0087% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.061% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.035% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.026% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.043% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.0087% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.0087% fail on Horn
- 0.017% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.017% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0087% fail on Outline marker lamps
  - 0.0087% fail on Outline marker lamp
- 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps
1.8% fail on Brakes
- 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0087% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.0087% fail on Linkage
- 0.48% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.29% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.026% fail on Rbt
      - 0.0087% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.0087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.0087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.0087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.026% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.061% fail on Pedal
  - 0.0087% fail on Hand lever
- 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.017% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.017% fail on Lever
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.0087% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.0087% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0087% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.16% fail on Suspension (81% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0087% fail on Linkage
- 0.035% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.035% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
- 0.017% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.017% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.017% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.026% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0087% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.0087% fail on Oxygen sensor
  - 0.026% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.017% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0087% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Transmission
  - 0.061% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.061% fail on Joints
- 0.035% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.017% fail on Body
  - 0.017% fail on Other body component
- 0.0087% fail on Bumpers
- 0.0087% fail on Doors
  - 0.0087% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.0087% fail on Hinge
- 0.0087% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.0087% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0087% fail on Undertray
0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.069% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.052% fail on Condition
  - 0.017% fail on Requirements
- 0.052% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.0087% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0087% fail on Passengers airbag
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
- 0.0087% fail on Condition
0.087% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2017 cars)
0.078% fail on Steering
- 0.043% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.026% fail on Drag link end (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0087% fail on Track rod end
- 0.017% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.017% fail on Steering rack
- 0.017% fail on Steering play
  - 0.017% fail on Steering rack
0.0087% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0087% fail on Belt(s)/padding