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BF53 KTE

2003 Suzuki Liana

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,913 mi
Last recorded92,913 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,302 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake travel getting excessive (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 70,199 miles

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)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 63,588 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2013 57,749 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2013 57,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,399 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,420 miles

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

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,359 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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BF53 KTE is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF53 KTE, 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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BF53 KTE is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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