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FM53 TWJ

2004 Suzuki Liana

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Liana62,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,947 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 77,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,010 miles

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

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

wax oil needed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,618 miles

Under body and inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

skirt kit fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

skirt kit fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,885 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,476 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,034 miles

exhaust rear silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated

headlamp protective covers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,019 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight leak from PAS rack.

n/s/f tyre 2.5 mm on inner band of tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,571 miles

Handb rake travel becoming excessive

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2008 21,198 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,088 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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FM53 TWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Liana in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FM53 TWJ, 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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FM53 TWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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