2005 Suzuki Liana · 1,273 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Liana reliability
2005 Suzuki Lianas fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Liana years (1,273 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Lianas: 48.6%)
- 50.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Lianas: 48.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 90,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,273
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 15.8% of tests fail here (93% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Liana
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Suspension21.2%
- Brakes16.6%
- Body, chassis and structure15.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.2%
- Tyres9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 7.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 5.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brake excessively binding 4.48%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.83%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (12.57%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.31%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Liana year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Liana reliable?
2005 Suzuki Lianas fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Liana years (1,273 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Liana MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.51% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.54% of tests), position lamp not working (5.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Liana have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Suzuki Liana shows 90,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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