Suzuki Vitara MOT Results
Registered in 201687.1% pass rate
from 11,151 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.
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3.9% fail on
Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (14% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.018% fail on Windscreen
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0.018% fail on
View to rear
- 0.018% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0090% fail on Driver's view
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3.7% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Size/type
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2.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(26% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.79% fail on Stop lamp
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0.21% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.20% fail on
Direction indicators
(45% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(45% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.045% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Horn
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0.054% fail on
Headlamps
(93% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.018% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.018% fail on Position lamp
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0.018% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(38% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(59% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0090% fail on Cable
- 0.0090% fail on Lever
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(35% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Brake performance
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0.46% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.46% fail on
Rbt
- 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.0090% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.46% fail on
Rbt
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0.099% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(57% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.045% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.045% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
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0.045% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.036% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.027% fail on
Rbt
- 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.0090% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.027% fail on
Rbt
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0.46% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.21% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(150% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.14% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.14% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.027% fail on
Parking brake control
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Lever
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0.018% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.0090% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0090% fail on Brake fluid
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(38% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Suspension
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0090% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.11% fail on
Springs
(91% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Coil springs
(91% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Coil springs
(91% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Suspension arms
(95% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.13% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.19% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(78% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Spark ignition
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Compression ignition
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0090% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0090% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.099% fail on
Spark ignition
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates
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0.12% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
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0.099% fail on
Steering
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Steering linkage components
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint
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0.018% fail on
Other components
(12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Steering component
- 0.0090% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0090% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0090% fail on Track rod end
- 0.0090% fail on Steering arm
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0.018% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0090% fail on Steering column
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0.0090% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0090% fail on Steering rack
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0.063% fail on
Steering linkage components
(71% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(69% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.072% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.063% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Requirements
- 0.027% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.072% fail on
Seat belts
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0.081% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(85% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.045% fail on
Transmission
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Drive shafts
(87% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.018% fail on Joints
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0.027% fail on
Drive shafts
(87% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Bumpers
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0.0090% fail on
Body
- 0.0090% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.045% fail on
Transmission
(79% better than other 2016 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Suzuki Vitara (2015 on)
Spacious interior. Feels like it's built to last. Economical engines including hybrid power from 2022.