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BJ55 OAP

2005 Suzuki Liana

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Liana60,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 127,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,249 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 119,002 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,970 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 105,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,244 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 61,441 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2014 61,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,253 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 49,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,130 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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BJ55 OAP is a 2005 Suzuki Liana in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 60,737 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 BJ55 OAP, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 OAP is a 2005 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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