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BU52 VFZ

2002 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,835 mi
Last recorded87,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Liana61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,638 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,645 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,556 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount to chassis (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 58,396 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 58,356 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 54,002 miles

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion under vehicle in various places

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre close to limits

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 53,967 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion on brake hose ferrules

corrosion under vehicle in various places

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre close to limits

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 48,835 miles

N/S/R slight brake bind.

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

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

oil leak from the oil filter.

rear suspension area has slight corrosion.

Fail 25 May 2011 43,331 miles

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

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

both front c.v gaiters perished

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 May 2011 43,331 miles

both front c.v gaiters perished

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2010 37,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 31,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 26,053 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,935 miles

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,016 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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BU52 VFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BU52 VFZ, 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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BU52 VFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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