Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2016
87.1% pass rate
from 11,151 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 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)
    • 0.018% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.018% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0090% fail on Driver's view
  • 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
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.79% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.018% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0090% fail on Cable
        • 0.0090% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0090% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 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
      • 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.027% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Lever
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake fluid
  • 0.37% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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
        • 0.0090% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0090% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.099% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 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
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0090% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.090% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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)
  • 0.081% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
    • 0.018% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0090% fail on Body
      • 0.0090% fail on Mounting fixings
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