2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common faults

202 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 202 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  10. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.3%
  3. Brakes18.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2007 Suzuki Liana?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2007 Suzuki Liana cars passed their MOT first time, across 202 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Suzuki Liana?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Suzuki Liana reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).