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BL53 VDV

2003 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,726 mi
Last recorded112,726 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slioght buckle

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 111,660 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,829 miles

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

engine covers under covers fitted

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,752 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers under covers fitted

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,810 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,917 miles

handbrake travel

nsf tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,759 miles

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracking

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 12 Nov 2013 50,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,944 miles

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

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

hand brake high

raer fuel pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 47,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

hand brake high

raer fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,715 miles

Exterior of rear silencer box very rusted

Pass 27 Dec 2006 14,509 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 14,505 miles

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

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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BL53 VDV is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 VDV, 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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BL53 VDV is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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