Suzuki Liana
From 2,169 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Lianas fare better: 2007 models pass at 65.1% vs 59.8% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 239 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 239 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 171 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 103 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 93 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 91 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 91 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 87 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 73 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 68 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 65 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.8% of Liana failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 48.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £138.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 65.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2006 | 66.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 59.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 61.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
2 earlier years
| 2003 | 61.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 59.1% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Lianas tested had between 71,849 and 107,414 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,434 median miles, the Liana has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Liana has a 62.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,169 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Liana?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Liana is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 239 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Liana at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Liana is 95,434 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 71,849 and 107,414 miles.
Buying a used Liana?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £138 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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