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Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1997
61.6% pass rate
from 159 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.63% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.63% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.63% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.63% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.63% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
      • 0.63% fail on Halfshafts
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.63% fail on Tank
    • 1.3% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.63% fail on Other body component
    • 0.63% fail on Towbar
      • 0.63% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.63% fail on Doors
      • 0.63% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.63% fail on Door condition
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.63% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.63% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.63% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.63% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.63% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.63% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering box (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.63% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.63% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment

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