2007 Suzuki Liana — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Suzuki Liana passed 70.1% of its 1,669 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.5%) and lighting & signalling (13.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, rigid brake pipes and stop lamp — joints alone was recorded 226 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.4% versus 11.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 40.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.5% | 276 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 231 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.6% | 227 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.0% | 200 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 99 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.5% | 92 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 226 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 206 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 126 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 116 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 94 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 80 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 40.5% | 676 |
| 2 | Brakes | 40.4% | 675 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.2% | 470 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.9% | 316 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.1% | 285 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 251 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 51 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 380 | 29.5% |
| 60-90k | 601 | 30.8% |
| 90-120k | 492 | 30.5% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 507 | 31.4% |
| 2022 | 402 | 29.8% |
| 2023 | 313 | 29.7% |
| 2024 | 255 | 27.1% |
| 2025 | 192 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Liana
On a 2007 Liana, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (16.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Suzuki Lianas pass their MOT?
70.1% of the 1,669 2007 Suzuki Liana MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Suzuki Liana?
Suspension, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.8%).
Does the 2007 Liana get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,669 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.