Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2001

58.6% pass rate

from 99 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 9.1% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Prop shafts (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.0% fail on Chassis
  - 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.0% fail on Fuel system
  - 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.0% fail on Body
  - 1.0% fail on Mounting fixings
- 1.0% fail on Seats
  - 1.0% fail on Driver's seat
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.0% fail on Hazard warning
  - 1.0% fail on Switch
- 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
10% fail on Brakes
- 7.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.0% fail on Rbt
      - 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 1.0% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.0% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
    - 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
8.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 8.1% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
6.1% fail on Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on Condition of glass
  - 1.0% fail on Windscreen
- 1.0% fail on Washers
4.0% fail on Steering
- 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 4.0% fail on Track rod end
4.0% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.0% fail on Ball joint
- 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
4.0% fail on Tyres
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates
1.0% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.0% fail on Attachment