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Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1996
55.5% pass rate
from 155 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.65% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.65% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.65% fail on Horn
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.9% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Panel (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Hose
      • 0.65% fail on Pipe
    • 0.65% fail on Floor
    • 0.65% fail on Seats
      • 0.65% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.65% fail on Cabs
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 9.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.65% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (93% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.65% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.65% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Cable (11 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
    • 1.3% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.65% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.65% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.65% fail on Valves
    • 0.65% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 10% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.65% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.65% fail on View to rear
      • 0.65% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.65% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.65% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.65% fail on Pump
    • 0.65% fail on Steering play
      • 0.65% fail on Steering box
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.65% fail on Size/type
    • 0.65% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
    • 0.65% fail on Hubs
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates

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