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BV52 KBZ

2002 Suzuki Liana

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,609 mi
Last recorded109,609 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Liana61,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 109,609 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes fitted to car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advice under body corrosion and to all suspension parts

all suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mains ans corrosion to the other brake pipes too. (1.1.11 (c))

advice under body corrosion and to all suspension parts ans sub frames

Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mains ans corrosion to the other brake pipes too. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advice under body corrosion and to all suspension parts ans sub frames

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,292 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,291 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,281 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,656 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,533 miles

handbrake travel close to stop

Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,141 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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BV52 KBZ is a 2002 Suzuki Liana in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV52 KBZ, 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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BV52 KBZ is a 2002 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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