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BJ03 XLK

2003 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,834 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light lens broken

Fail 14 Mar 2016 83,834 miles

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

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)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper split but clearing

Offside Rear light lens broken

Offside wiper split but clearing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,218 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,986 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,372 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,685 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,919 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,884 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,233 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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BJ03 XLK is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ03 XLK, 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 BJ03 XLK registered?

BJ03 XLK is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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