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BN53 VXW

2003 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,736 mi
Last recorded97,736 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,986 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

floors corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre low

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers under trays fitted

floors corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,804 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack has a mist of oil

front discs wearing thin

front head lamp lens deteriorating

rear chassis and inner sills starting to corrode

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 30 Jan 2016 71,681 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack has a mist of oil

front discs wearing thin

front head lamp lens deteriorating

rear chassis and inner sills starting to corrode

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,236 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

head light lens deteriorating

o/s/f steering rack boot damp

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear lights intermitting

Fail 4 Feb 2015 65,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs wearing thin

head light lens deteriorating

o/s/f steering rack boot damp

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear lights intermitting

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,365 miles

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,642 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,048 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 36,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,213 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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BN53 VXW 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN53 VXW, 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 BN53 VXW registered?

BN53 VXW is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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