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BJ54 VXA

2004 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Liana62,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,862 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat - middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp patterns poor

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,236 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light on

Headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,035 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,962 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,962 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,086 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,305 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,305 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,808 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 37,174 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

foreign object inside nearside front tyre

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,174 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

foreign object inside nearside front tyre

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2009 23,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,244 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

Based on 173,088 MOT tests across 11,764 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
11,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,027
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,061
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,736
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BJ54 VXA is a 2004 Suzuki Liana in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 62,442 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 VXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Liana typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 VXA is a 2004 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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