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C8 SJJ

2003 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,619 mi
Last recorded76,619 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,619 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ABORTED DUE TO BRAKE VALVE FAILURE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 69,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 69,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,681 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,545 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,622 miles

exhaust bcak box diteriated but not blowing

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,622 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)

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

exhaust bcak box diteriated but not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,386 miles

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

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

eml light on

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,386 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

rear no plate loose

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

rear exhaust showing corrosion

rear tyres side walls cracking

under body showing corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,869 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,296 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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C8 SJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C8 SJJ, 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 C8 SJJ registered?

C8 SJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is C8 SJJ safe to buy?

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