Suzuki Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2018

89.8% pass rate

from 12,657 tests in 2021

(11% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Vitara is unusually good or bad.

3.4% fail on Tyres
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Size/type
3.2% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.66% fail on Washers
- 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.040% fail on Windscreen
- 0.032% fail on View to rear
  - 0.016% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Driver's view
2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.0079% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.73% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.063% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.063% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.087% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.087% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.079% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.0079% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.063% fail on Headlamps (84% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.063% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.0079% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.0079% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.0079% fail on Horn
- 0.032% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.032% fail on Position lamp
1.1% fail on Brakes
- 0.77% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.71% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.0079% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.087% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.087% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.0079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.0079% fail on Cable
- 0.22% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.15% fail on Rbt
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0079% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Hand lever
- 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.0079% fail on Reservoirs
0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.032% fail on Transmission
  - 0.032% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.032% fail on Joints
- 0.024% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.016% fail on Bumpers
- 0.016% fail on Doors
  - 0.0079% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.0079% fail on Catch
  - 0.0079% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.0079% fail on Door condition
- 0.016% fail on Seats
  - 0.0079% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.0079% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.016% fail on Boot lid (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.0079% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0079% fail on Body
  - 0.0079% fail on Other body component
0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle (47% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates (47% better than other 2018 cars)
0.12% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.0079% fail on Linkage
- 0.016% fail on Springs
  - 0.016% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.016% fail on Coil spring
- 0.0079% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
0.12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.055% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.032% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.0079% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.0079% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.016% fail on Compression ignition (89% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.0079% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.0079% fail on NOx sensor
    - 0.0079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.095% fail on Condition
  - 0.016% fail on Requirements
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
- 0.0079% fail on Condition
0.040% fail on Steering
- 0.024% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.016% fail on Track rod end