Suzuki Vitara
MOT data from 86,567 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 90.2%. Average mileage at test: 49,930 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,601 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 996 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 957 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 700 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 690 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 679 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 533 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 452 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 326 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 323 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 80,573 | 90.5% |
| Diesel | 5,953 | 85.5% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 118 | 86.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any braking system actuation component mounting (a prescribed area) is significantly reduced | |||
| 1993 | 139 | 67.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1994 | 281 | 74% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1995 | 367 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1996 | 308 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1997 | 227 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1998 | 486 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1999 | 585 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2000 | 189 | 65.6% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2001 | 116 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2002 | 128 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2003 | 105 | 65.7% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2004 | 131 | 74% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2005 | 145 | 69% | |
| Top failures: headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 126 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2015 | 8,458 | 87.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 16,625 | 88.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 17,654 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2018 | 18,298 | 91.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 17,475 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2020 | 4,087 | 95.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
35,420 mi
Median
48,247 mi
75th percentile
62,980 mi
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