Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1995
59.4% pass rate
from 165 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.61% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.61% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.61% fail on Switch
    • 0.61% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.61% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.61% fail on Body
      • 0.61% fail on Panel
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.61% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.61% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Hand lever (7 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.61% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.61% fail on Springs
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.61% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.61% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.61% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment
  • 0.61% fail on Tyres
    • 0.61% fail on Condition

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