2006 Suzuki Liana 1.6L Petrol · CV56 XAX

The Liana presents a stable but anomalous roadworthiness picture. The most recent test on 18 August 2022 at 85,982 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, yet the same date also shows a failure with no defects logged, a contradiction that points to an administrative or data-entry error at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the 24 August 2021 test at 84,356 miles passed cleanly. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring advisories across the two years of available records. Mileage sits at 85,982 against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 4,300 miles per year. The gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests covers only 1,626 miles, confirming very light use for a two-decade-old car. Such low annual coverage often means long standing periods, which accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even when the odometer suggests minimal wear. The record is sparse, with just two test years supplied and no advisories to indicate ongoing component monitoring. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion induced by inactivity and damp storage. The brake discs and calipers warrant close checking for binding or pitting after the car sat lightly used. Verify the 2022 dual-entry anomaly with DVSA to confirm the true test outcome before purchase. Given the clean defect history and low mileage, the mechanical risk appears low, but a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to catch standing-related deterioration the MOT did not flag.