We've only got 296 MOT tests for Suzuki Lianas built around 2005 (20 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Suzuki Lianas built around 2005 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Suzuki Liana's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Liana's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Suzuki Liana.
See every build year for the Suzuki LianaBy age
This chart combines every Suzuki Liana ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 19 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 20-year-old Suzuki Lianas, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened
Headlamp lens partly covered, but light output not badly reduced
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
Based on 296 MOT tests on 20-year-old Suzuki Lianas, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 20-year-old Suzuki Lianas notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 219 MOT tests on Suzuki Liana cars built around 2005 (20 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Suzuki Liana.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
1 Suzuki Liana recall covers cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 20.4%, against 34.8% for the Suzuki Liana, both built around 2005.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,234 MOT tests on cars built around 2005
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 28.1%, against 34.8% for the Suzuki Liana, both built around 2005.
5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2005
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 32.0%, against 34.8% for the Suzuki Liana, both built around 2005.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
23,656 MOT tests on cars built around 2005
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 29.9%, against 34.8% for the Suzuki Liana, both built around 2005.
7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
11,337 MOT tests on cars built around 2005
Common questions
Built around 2005 (20 years old), the Suzuki Liana across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 296 20-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
