Suzuki Liana (2001)

994 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.3% first-time pass rate

2001 Suzuki Liana

CarHunch analysed 994 real MOT records for the 2001 Suzuki Liana. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 3.7% below UK average
76.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
66,122
typical mileage
52,424–80,550 middle half
21.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2001 Suzuki Liana

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 21.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Suzuki Liana vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

52,424
low mileage
66,122
typical
80,550
high mileage

Half of all 2001 Suzuki Liana vehicles fall between 52,424 and 80,550 miles.

2001 Suzuki Liana — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).

525 28 2014 2023

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.

MOT History Averages

12.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.18
Avg failures per vehicle
13.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Suzuki Liana

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 75.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 69.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 68.1%
    Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
  • 56.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 47%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 44.5%
    Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • 35.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 28%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Suzuki Liana:

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007