2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle10.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Headlamp: lens seriously defective3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes47.3%
  2. Body & chassis20.0%
  3. Lights & electrics20.0%
  4. Suspension17.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  6. Tyres10.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2002 Suzuki Liana?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2002 Suzuki Liana cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Suzuki Liana?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: excessively binding; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Suzuki Liana reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).