Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2000
56.8% pass rate
from 192 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Switch
    • 6.8% fail on Electrical equipment (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Battery(ies) (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
  • 20% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (73 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pedal (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Hand lever
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Reservoirs (60 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.52% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.52% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Body condition
      • 0.52% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.0% fail on Cabs (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seats
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Springs
      • 0.52% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.6% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.0% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.52% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Tread depth

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