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BG03 HMJ

2003 Suzuki Liana

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,917 miles

Front both front headlights slight cloudy

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 127,917 miles

Front both front headlights slight cloudy

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,497 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure unbolted (5.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

reare exhaust silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,432 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT-ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT-ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,511 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 42,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,583 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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BG03 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG03 HMJ, 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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BG03 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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