2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common faults

187 MOT tests in 2024. 54.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.5%
Failed or needed repairs45.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.8%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.9%
  2. Suspension23.0%
  3. Lights & electrics21.9%
  4. Body & chassis16.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%

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 2006 Suzuki Liana?

In 2024, 54.5% of 2006 Suzuki Liana cars passed their MOT first time, across 187 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Suzuki Liana?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Suzuki Liana reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).