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BG53 LLJ

2003 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,454 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded / suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corroded / suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,546 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 100,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight brake bind NSF

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,646 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,626 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,370 miles

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

Slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,120 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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BG53 LLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG53 LLJ, 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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BG53 LLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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