2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common faults

130 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 130 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  10. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes30.0%
  2. Suspension29.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks20.8%
  4. Lights & electrics20.8%
  5. Body & chassis14.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.5%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Suzuki Liana?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2003 Suzuki Liana cars passed their MOT first time, across 130 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Suzuki Liana?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Suzuki Liana reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).