2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common faults

256 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 256 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.5%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.3%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Lights & electrics22.3%
  4. Body & chassis19.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Tyres8.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%

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 2004 Suzuki Liana?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2004 Suzuki Liana cars passed their MOT first time, across 256 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Liana reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).