MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI VITARAs year 2001

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Pass percent:64.74%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI VITARA year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:5,062 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	343
Headlamp aim out of alignment	244
Registration plate issues	123
Registration plate lamp issues	114
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	63
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	58
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	30
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	28
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Rear brake binding	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	18
Windscreen has damage	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	16
Front brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	388
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	343
Headlamp aim out of alignment	244
Registration plate issues	123
Registration plate lamp issues	114
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	63
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	58
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	33
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	30
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	28
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Rear brake binding	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	18
Windscreen has damage	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	16
Front brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI VITARAs year 2001

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