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BL51 XEF

2002 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Liana61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,243 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 131,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 128,083 miles

O/S/F Head lamp, water in lamp

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine light on

O/S/F Head lamp, water in lamp

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 119,684 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 119,684 miles

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

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

nails in near side rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,174 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 107,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 94,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,591 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 36,986 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 36,986 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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BL51 XEF is a 2002 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 61,454 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 BL51 XEF, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL51 XEF registered?

BL51 XEF is a 2002 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is BL51 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 XEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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