Suzuki Liana MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Liana. Check any Liana by registration number below.

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60.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-27.5%

vs Suzuki Avg

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Suzuki Liana — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Liana has an average MOT pass rate of 60.9%, which is 27.5 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This suggests the Liana can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Liana for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Liana, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Liana performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 32 vehicles

59.4%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Retest Rate

26.7%

2007

Based on 530 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2006

Based on 490 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

30.3%

2005

Based on 818 vehicles

56.4%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2004

Based on 700 vehicles

58.1%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

35.7%

2003

Based on 369 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

31.9%

2002

Based on 302 vehicles

55.6%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

10.4%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2001

Based on 56 vehicles

67.9%Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

42.3%

0

Based on 2,089 vehicles

69.4%Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Liana

The most common reasons a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.9%

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

4.6%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.5%

Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

4.3%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.8%

Suzuki Liana Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.5%

Front

9.4%

Rear Nearside

6.3%

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98.4% pass rate

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90.4% pass rate

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90.5% pass rate

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91.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Suzuki Liana

Suzuki Liana — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Liana MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Liana?

The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Liana is 60.9% compared to the Suzuki average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Liana?

The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Liana are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.9%), 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 (4.6%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Suzuki Liana reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 60.9%, the Suzuki Liana is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Liana?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Liana?

Typical mileage for the Suzuki Liana: 85,714 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Liana to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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