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FG04 BUA

2004 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,011 mi
Last recorded111,011 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Liana62,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 BUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 111,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,847 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,847 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 105,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn past 50% of friction material (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,907 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,904 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,976 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,975 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 47,407 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,560 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,788 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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FG04 BUA is a 2004 Suzuki Liana in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,442 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 FG04 BUA, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG04 BUA is a 2004 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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