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Suzuki Liana MOT pass rate and common problems

58.6% of Suzuki Lianas passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,220 first tests): 51.1% at the first attempt and 7.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 15% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 115.1 (95% CI 108.5–121.7; 100 = normal).

Suzuki Liana at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate58.6%incl. 7.5% fixed at the test centre20241220
Passed at the first attempt51.1%all first tests20241220
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 108.5–121.7)115.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 605 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241220
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure33.1per 10013.7 same-age2019–202414325
Dangerous defects17.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202414325
Advisory items218.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202414325
strip · Suzuki Liana · MOT Risk Index · 115.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Suzuki Liana. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 605 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 547 and 662 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Suzuki Liana index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank605of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241220
Best rank within its 95% interval547rankother models held where they are20241220
Worst rank within its 95% interval662rankother models held where they are20241220

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 123.9 to 115.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Suzuki Liana MOT, and how often?

Suzuki Liana MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 36.9 per 100 tests, against 38.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 14,325).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 36.9 vs 38.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.9per 10038.12019–20245293
Brakes33.4per 10023.12019–20244788
Body, chassis, structure33.1per 10013.72019–20244747
Suspension32.2per 10031.42019–20244619
Noise, emissions and leaks14.2per 1008.62019–20242039
Tyres13.3per 10010.62019–20241912

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,325 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Suzuki Liana's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Suzuki Liana advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.1% of the time.

funnel · Suzuki Liana · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 32.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 32.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment32.1% next failmedian model2019–2024554
Body, chassis, structure29.3% next failmedian model2019–20241011
Suspension25.3% next failmedian model2019–20243130
Brakes23.5% next failmedian model2019–20242829
Noise, emissions and leaks13.6% next failmedian model2019–2024698
Tyres12.9% next failmedian model2019–20242664
Identification of the vehicle3.6% next failmedian model2019–2024642
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024970

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Suzuki Liana got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Suzuki Liana MOTs flag suspension most: 68.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 14,325).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Suspension · 68.3 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension68.3per 10026.22019–20249783
Brakes52per 10034.72019–20247443
Tyres44.1per 10039.72019–20246318
Body, chassis, structure14.5per 1004.62019–20242082
Non-component advisories11.5per 1007.82019–20241649
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.8per 1002.82019–20241261

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,325 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Suzuki Liana?

For Suzuki Lianas aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 29.0% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,922).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars) · 17.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)17.1% next fail2019–202488
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202488
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)11.4% next fail2019–202488
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)9.1% next fail2019–202488
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)8.0% next fail2019–202488
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 88 cars)6.8% next fail2019–202488
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)15.4% next fail2019–2024104
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)14.4% next fail2019–2024104
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)12.5% next fail2019–2024104
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)12.5% next fail2019–2024104
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024104
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024104
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 104 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024104
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)27.5% next fail2019–2024142
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)24.6% next fail2019–2024142
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)17.6% next fail2019–2024142
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)13.4% next fail2019–2024142
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024142
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)10.6% next fail2019–2024142
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024142
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 142 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024142
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass20.1% next fail2019–2024778
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–2024778
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass13.4% next fail2019–2024778
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–2024778
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024778
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–2024778
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024778
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024778
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory22.4% next fail2019–2024979
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.1% next fail2019–2024979
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory19.4% next fail2019–2024979
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.0% next fail2019–2024979
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–2024979
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–2024979
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–2024979
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024979
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024979
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024979
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.7% next fail2019–20241658
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail25.2% next fail2019–20241658
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.7% next fail2019–20241658
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20241658
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–20241658
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20241658
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–20241658
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20241658
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241658
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241658
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass19.5% next fail2019–20241475
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.3% next fail2019–20241475
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.3% next fail2019–20241475
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–20241475
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20241475
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20241475
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20241475
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20241475
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241475
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241475
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory25.1% next fail2019–20241903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.2% next fail2019–20241903
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–20241903
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.4% next fail2019–20241903
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.0% next fail2019–20241903
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20241903
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20241903
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241903
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20241903
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241903
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.0% next fail2019–20242922
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.2% next fail2019–20242922
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.4% next fail2019–20242922
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail20.6% next fail2019–20242922
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–20242922
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.6% next fail2019–20242922
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20242922
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20242922
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20242922
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242922
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242922
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)23.2% next fail2019–202469
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)15.9% next fail2019–202469
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)11.6% next fail2019–202469
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)10.1% next fail2019–202469
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 69 cars)8.7% next fail2019–202469
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 95 cars)22.1% next fail2019–202495
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 95 cars)21.1% next fail2019–202495
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 95 cars)15.8% next fail2019–202495
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 95 cars)13.7% next fail2019–202495
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 95 cars)7.4% next fail2019–202495
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)28.8% next fail2019–2024132
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)22.7% next fail2019–2024132
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)21.2% next fail2019–2024132
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)17.4% next fail2019–2024132
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024132
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)10.6% next fail2019–2024132
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 132 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024132

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Suzuki Liana get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Suzuki Liana gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 17.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 128.4 major and 34.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Suzuki Liana · Dangerous defects · 17.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 17.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects17.6per 10011.22019–202414325

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,325 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Suzuki Liana still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Suzuki Liana go from 42.1% at age 17 (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 35.5–49.0%) to 54.0% at age 19 (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.5%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.5%) (2024, n = 1,220).

line · Suzuki Liana · Age 17 (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 35.5–49.0%) · 42.1 vs 43.1 · 2024
Age 17 (rough esti: 42.1. Age 19 (rough esti: 54.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 35.5–49.0%)42.1% failed first time43.12024202
Age 18 (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 38.7–52.9%)45.7% failed first time43.92024186
Age 19 (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.5%)54.0% failed first time43.52024302

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Suzuki Liana compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Suzuki Lianas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail more often: 52.5% against 45.0% (2024, n = 1,735).

line · Suzuki Liana · Age 12 · 48.4 vs 41.3 · 2024
Age 12: 48.4. Age 20: 51.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1248.4% fail41.32024568
Age 1349.9% fail43.320241023
Age 1452.5% fail45.020241735
Age 1552.5% fail46.320242322
Age 1649.1% fail47.320242338
Age 1748.9% fail47.820242275
Age 1848.3% fail48.020241687
Age 1948.1% fail47.720241202
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 2051.6% fail47.42024682

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Suzuki Liana years should I avoid?

Suzuki Liana build years range from index 93.3 to 100.8 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,220).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 87.5–107.4) · 97.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 87.5–107.4)97.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024743
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 1,258 tests, 95% interval 93.0–108.6)100.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241258
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 2,623 tests, 95% interval 93.0–103.6)98.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242623
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 3,002 tests, 95% interval 92.6–102.4)97.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243002
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,023 tests, 95% interval 93.0–105.1)99index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242023
Build year 2007 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,113 tests, 95% interval 87.6–99.1)93.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Suzuki Liana MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Suzuki Liana MOT: about £200 (up to about £380 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,220).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Suzuki Liana · Expected repair bill · 200.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill200.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1220
Estimated range lower200.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1220
Estimated range upper380.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1220
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)58.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1220
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)51.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1220
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)50.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1220
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer28.4GBP expected contribution200price catalogue1220
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)12.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1220

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Suzuki Liana more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Suzuki Liana and 2 as often or more. The Suzuki Liana has an MOT Risk Index of 115.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,220).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Suzuki Liana (this model) · 115.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suzuki Liana (this model)115.1index100 = normal20241220
Fiat Sedici113.4index115.120241165
Chevrolet Trax115.7index115.120241482
Mazda 323111.1index115.120241334
Skoda Felicia112.6index115.12024947
Hyundai Accent113.4index115.120241705
Daihatsu Hijet111.5index115.12024909
Hyundai Veloster115.2index115.120242540
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suzuki Carry106.1index115.120243835

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Suzuki Liana normally do?

Suzuki Liana: Age 17 median (rough estimate) is 81563 miles (2024).

line · Suzuki Liana · Age 17 median (rough estimate) · 81563 vs baseline · 2024
Age 17 median (rou: 81563. Age 19 P75 (rough : 111186. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 median (rough estimate)81563miles2024202
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)59350miles2024202
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)100595miles2024202
Age 18 median (rough estimate)83155miles2024186
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)63346miles2024186
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)106992miles2024186
Age 19 median (rough estimate)88782miles2024302
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)65775miles2024302
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)111186miles2024302

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Suzuki Liana MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 41.1% of Suzuki Lianas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 51.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 153). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Suzuki Liana · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 31.7–51.1%) · 41.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 31.7–51.1%)41.1% failed first time202495
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 38–49.1%)43.5% failed first time2024306
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 438 tests, 95% interval 46–55.3%)50.7% failed first time2024438
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 47.5–58.4%)53% failed first time2024321
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 39.2–64.1%)51.7% failed first time202458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Suzuki Liana last?

29.6% of Suzuki Lianas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 4,230).

line · Suzuki Liana · 100,000 miles · 29.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 29.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles29.6% of tested cars20244230
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5%)2.2% of tested cars2024314
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202427

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Suzuki Liana driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Suzuki Liana index is 118.0, against 113.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,220).

slope · Suzuki Liana · Age and mileage adjusted index · 118 vs 113.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 113.4 vs 118. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index118index113.42019–20241220

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Suzuki Liana fuel fails its MOT less?

All Suzuki Lianas tested were petrol: 48.9% failed first time (2024, n = 1,219).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Petrol · 48.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol48.9% fail first timeother fuels20241219

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Suzuki Liana fail its MOT most?

Suzuki Liana fails first-time MOTs most in Torquay (TQ): 65.0% against 49.9% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 103).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 55.5–73.6%) · 65.0 vs 48.9 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 55.5–73.6%)65.0% fail first time48.92024103
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 52.1–69.6%)61.2% fail first time48.92024116
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 53.2–64.7%)59.1% fail first time48.92024281
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 29.1–45.9%)37.1% fail first time48.92024124
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 33.4–49.2%)41.1% fail first time48.92024146
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 34.2–48.4%)41.1% fail first time48.92024180
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 50.4–67.2%)59.1% fail first time48.92024127
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 49.7–67.6%)58.9% fail first time48.92024112
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 51.4–64.2%)58.0% fail first time48.92024226
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 48.5–65.8%)57.4% fail first time48.92024122
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 50.8–63.5%)57.3% fail first time48.92024227
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 47.9–65.9%)57.1% fail first time48.92024112
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 48.6–64.9%)56.9% fail first time48.92024137
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 50.5–62.9%)56.8% fail first time48.92024243
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 49.1–64.1%)56.7% fail first time48.92024164
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 47.4–65.4%)56.6% fail first time48.92024113
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 48.0–63.8%)56.1% fail first time48.92024148
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 48.0–63.6%)55.9% fail first time48.92024152
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 46.5–64.1%)55.5% fail first time48.92024119
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 46.8–63.5%)55.3% fail first time48.92024132
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 46.8–63.3%)55.1% fail first time48.92024136
York (YO) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 46.7–62.8%)54.9% fail first time48.92024144
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 46.9–61.5%)54.3% fail first time48.92024175
London N (N) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 44.8–63.5%)54.3% fail first time48.92024105
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 46.6–61.6%)54.2% fail first time48.92024166
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 48.7–59.6%)54.2% fail first time48.92024321
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 46.9–61.2%)54.1% fail first time48.92024181
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 46.6–60.8%)53.8% fail first time48.92024186
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 44.9–61.8%)53.4% fail first time48.92024131
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 44.6–60.9%)52.9% fail first time48.92024140
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 44.0–60.1%)52.1% fail first time48.92024144
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 45.2–58.6%)51.9% fail first time48.92024210
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 44.8–58.8%)51.8% fail first time48.92024193
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 46.4–56.4%)51.4% fail first time48.92024385
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 42.4–59.0%)50.7% fail first time48.92024136
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 42.8–58.5%)50.7% fail first time48.92024152
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 45.5–55.6%)50.5% fail first time48.92024368
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 41.4–59.4%)50.4% fail first time48.92024115
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 41.4–59.4%)50.4% fail first time48.92024115
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 43.7–55.3%)49.5% fail first time48.92024283
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 42.4–56.6%)49.5% fail first time48.92024186
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 40.1–58.2%)49.1% fail first time48.92024114
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 43.3–54.9%)49.1% fail first time48.92024281
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 43.2–54.0%)48.6% fail first time48.92024325
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 43.2–54.0%)48.6% fail first time48.92024323
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 40.1–56.9%)48.5% fail first time48.92024132
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 40.0–57.0%)48.5% fail first time48.92024130
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 41.0–55.7%)48.3% fail first time48.92024174
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 41.6–53.6%)47.5% fail first time48.92024265
London E (E) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 38.1–56.6%)47.2% fail first time48.92024108
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 38.6–55.5%)46.9% fail first time48.92024130
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 39.0–52.1%)45.5% fail first time48.92024220
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 36.9–53.6%)45.1% fail first time48.92024133
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 37.2–53.0%)45.0% fail first time48.92024149
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 38.1–51.7%)44.8% fail first time48.92024201
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 37.0–51.4%)44.1% fail first time48.92024177
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 38.8–47.7%)43.2% fail first time48.92024470
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 38.6–47.8%)43.1% fail first time48.92024436
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 34.4–51.5%)42.7% fail first time48.92024124
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 33.9–52.1%)42.7% fail first time48.92024110
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 32.9–51.5%)41.9% fail first time48.92024105

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Suzuki Liana rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Suzuki Liana MOTs record corrosion failures at 9.9 times the national rate: 7.62% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,220).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Suzuki Liana · Salt belt susceptibility · 9.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 9.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility9.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1220

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Suzuki Liana ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 32.7% of Suzuki Lianas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Suzuki Liana · Likely compliant · 32.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant32.7% estimate20241220

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Suzuki Liana?

Of failed Suzuki Liana MOTs, 29.3% were retested the same day and a further 66.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 5,121).

bar · Suzuki Liana · Same-day retest · 29.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest29.3%failed initial tests2019–20245121
Retest within 10 days66.5%failed initial tests2019–20245121
Clean MOT streak18.7%observed chains2019–20242468
Repeat advisory46.8%observed chains2019–20242468
Decreasing odometer1.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243155

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Suzuki Liana?

Suzuki Lianas aged 12 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 42.0% of tests, against 57.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,075).

bullet · Suzuki Liana · Low-use first-time failure · 42 vs 57.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 42 vs 57.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure42%57.52019–20241075
Low-use gap-15.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241075

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Suzuki Liana fails, does it fail again?

44% of Suzuki Lianas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 41.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,134). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 39.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Suzuki Liana · Repeat after fail · 44 vs 41.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 44 vs 41.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail44%41.42019–20241134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Suzuki Liana faults come together?

On Suzuki Lianas, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and tyres failures turn up together 2.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 63).

Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.6)2.8liftexpected joint rate202463
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate202428
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202448
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate202426
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.2)2.5liftexpected joint rate202461
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.4)2.5liftexpected joint rate202442
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024315
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate2024571
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202457
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.9)2.3liftexpected joint rate202480
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.9)2.3liftexpected joint rate202466
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202449
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024111
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024294
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.7)2.2liftexpected joint rate202492
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024494
Brakes + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20241077
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.0)2.2liftexpected joint rate202434
Suspension + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024563
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024299
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.1liftexpected joint rate2024654
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024110
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate2024591
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2liftexpected joint rate2024629
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202440
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.8)2.0liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024566
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.6)2.0liftexpected joint rate202447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.4)1.9liftexpected joint rate202472
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024462
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks1.9liftexpected joint rate2024653
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate2024970
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024523
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate20241138
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate2024558
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.1)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024101
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.6liftexpected joint rate20241144
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.6liftexpected joint rate20241226
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.6liftexpected joint rate2024950
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.6liftexpected joint rate2024545
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 1.2–2.0)1.6liftexpected joint rate202464
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Suzuki Liana had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Suzuki Liana; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1220

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Suzuki Liana cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Suzuki Lianas tested at age 17, about 42 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 54 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 35.5–49.0%)42.1% fail first time2024202
Age 18 (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 38.7–52.9%)45.7% fail first time2024186
Age 19 (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 48.3–59.5%)54.0% fail first time2024302

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Suzuki Liana fail inspections in other countries too?

In Norway, 43.5% of Suzuki Lianas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,138 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Suzuki Liana also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Suzuki Liana · Norway · 43.5 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 43.5 vs 33.7. Finland: 40.6 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 69.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway43.5% failed33.72024 by country2138
Finland40.6% failed26.32024 by country537
Netherlands69.4% failed50.82024 by country1574

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Suzuki Liana MOT matter?

Suzuki Lianas fail first time most in February (52.6%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in April (47.5%) (2024, n = 1,220).

line · Suzuki Liana · January · 50.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 50.5. December: 49.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Suzuki Liana: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January50.5% fail first time31.120241547
February52.6% fail first time30.020241368
March51.0% fail first time28.320241588
April47.5% fail first time29.82024751
May48.0% fail first time28.82024863
June50.9% fail first time28.120241020
July49.4% fail first time29.320241074
August49.2% fail first time29.220241198
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September49.9% fail first time28.220241410
October48.9% fail first time30.320241406
November49.3% fail first time30.620241237
December49.3% fail first time29.32024863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,220 initial Suzuki Liana tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,220 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Suzuki Liana MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/suzuki-liana/

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Suzuki Liana MOT: quick answers

What is the Suzuki Liana first-time MOT pass rate?

51.1% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,220 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,220 primary tests: 48.85% failed first time and 58.6% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 115.1 is shown separately.