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BU51 VBM

2001 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,535 mi
Last recorded50,535 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Liana65,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,620 miles

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

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

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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BU51 VBM is a 2001 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 65,374 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 BU51 VBM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 VBM registered?

BU51 VBM is a 2001 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is BU51 VBM safe to buy?

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