Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2004
57.3% pass rate
from 157 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.64% fail on Joints
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Cabs (29 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (32 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on System
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.64% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage
      • 0.64% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.64% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.64% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.64% fail on Horn
    • 0.64% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.64% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Operation
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end

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