Suzuki Liana

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 2,294 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

2,294

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (72%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Liana

The Suzuki Liana was MOT tested 2,294 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2001 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 365 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 65%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Lianas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 78,053 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 82,758 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Liana is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (LPG, 1586cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,228

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2007 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

vs average of all models-15% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-15% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Liana by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2007	72%	365	82,758 mi
2006	70%	353	85,337 mi
2005	65%	600	93,503 mi
2004	66%	475	92,178 mi
2003	66%	244	86,181 mi
2002	65%	220	77,761 mi
2001	68%	37	78,053 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Liana

Is the Suzuki Liana reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2001 to 2007), the Suzuki Liana averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 2,294 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.

Which year Suzuki Liana has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Suzuki Liana has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 65%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.