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MOT History from tests of diesel SUZUKI VITARAs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:73.31%
(The average a diesel SUZUKI VITARA year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:944 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively42
Registration plate issues26
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Registration plate lamp issues15
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))8
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Front brake application uneven4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
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|3
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
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|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Rear brake binding2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired central sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut corroded (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end corroded (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and split |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 5.5% |8.2.2.2 |c||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s mid inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/ sill inner |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking engine area |7.2.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated warning lamp illuminates when pedal pressed |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section has corroded away from rear section (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link lower joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump at rear |7.2.3|1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough top bearing rough/seized (2.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
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|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spare wheel carrier studs projected passed the body |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure broken with sharp edge |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bent (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp not working fit bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d-bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to excess exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill |5.2.6|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket |6.6.4a|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt latch not bolted to floor |5.2.1a|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust brocken |7.1.2|1
Fuel system component leaking leak at engine fuel filter? |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working sidelight |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1

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