Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2015

87.2% pass rate

from 5,607 tests in 2021

(36% better than other 2015 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

3.7% fail on Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Size/type
3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.089% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.089% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.054% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.036% fail on Position lamp
- 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.018% fail on Switch
2.7% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 0.64% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.036% fail on View to rear
  - 0.036% fail on Mirrors
- 0.018% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.018% fail on Windscreen
2.3% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Brake discs (71% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.37% fail on Rbt
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.018% fail on Rbt
      - 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.089% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.089% fail on Pedal
0.45% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.036% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.054% fail on Suspension arms (94% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.018% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.018% fail on Ball joint
0.29% fail on Steering
- 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.071% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Drag link end (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Steering play (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  - 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions
0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
  - 0.018% fail on Requirements
- 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.018% fail on Airbags
  - 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
0.18% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.036% fail on Joints
- 0.018% fail on Chassis
  - 0.018% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.018% fail on Bumpers
- 0.018% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.018% fail on Boot lid condition