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CP55 VCL

2005 Suzuki Liana

Silver Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,611 mi
Last recorded120,611 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Liana60,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened D bush mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear coil springs are corroded

front brakes worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear subframe badly corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade

advise tracking to be checked

Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes before flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe advise replacement unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade

advise tracking to be checked

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing thin 3mm 185/65/14

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s output reduced (need polishing) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre wearing thin 3mm 185/65/14

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,555 miles

Nearside Front wiper

Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,555 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,300 miles

Rear brake pipes both corroded

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,153 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,148 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,891 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,474 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,283 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,573 miles

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

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

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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CP55 VCL is a 2005 Suzuki Liana in Silver with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 60,737 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 CP55 VCL, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP55 VCL is a 2005 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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