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AP53 AVU

2003 Suzuki Liana

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,649 mi
Last recorded112,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 89,869 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank straps corroded but tank still secure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

oil sump very corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

oil sump very corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 76,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,432 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,634 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,533 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,898 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,939 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

Based on 173,088 MOT tests across 11,764 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
11,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,027
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,061
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,736
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AP53 AVU is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,179 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Liana typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP53 AVU registered?

AP53 AVU is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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