2005 Suzuki Liana 1.6L Petrol · YL05 PKA
2005 Suzuki Liana (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 107,352 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI LIANA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL05 PKA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 107,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL05 PKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Liana (YL05 PKA) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YL05 PKA Mileage History
- 19/07/202288,280 mi
- 04/07/2023107,352 mi+19,072 mi
Average of roughly 19,914 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Liana
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SUZUKI LIANA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Gear Change Cable Retaining Clip Failure (Stiff First Gear)(Moderate)
A well-known weakness on manual Suzuki Lianas is failure of the gear change selector cable retaining clip at the transmission linkage. Abrupt gear shifts or age-related plastic embrittlement causes the retaining clip to crack or slip out of its mounting bracket. This results in lost mechanical motion, making it increasingly stiff or impossible for the driver to engage first gear or reverse, eventually leading to inability to select lower gears entirely.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent Engine Cut-Out(Serious)
The magnetic crankshaft position sensor (crank angle sensor) on the 1.6-litre petrol engine is susceptible to internal thermal breakdown. As the sensor ages, heat radiated from the engine block causes microscopic fractures in its internal winding. When the engine reaches full operating temperature, the sensor intermittently loses its engine speed reference signal, resulting in violent engine jerking, check engine light illumination, and sudden engine stall that leaves the car unable to restart until it cools down.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture and Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
The MacPherson strut front suspension on the Suzuki Liana suffers high stress on UK roads, leading to snapped front coil springs. The lower coil pigtail of the spring accumulates road salt and grit in the strut spring pan, causing corrosion and stress crack propagation until the bottom coil abruptly snaps. The broken spring fragment can puncture the front tyre or score the inner wheel rim, producing clunking noises over bumps and dangerous handling instability.
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- Gear Change Cable Retaining Clip Failure (Stiff First Gear)Moderate
A well-known weakness on manual Suzuki Lianas is failure of the gear change selector cable retaining clip at the transmission linkage. Abrupt gear shifts or age-related plastic embrittlement causes the retaining clip to crack or slip out of its mounting bracket. This results in lost mechanical motion, making it increasingly stiff or impossible for the driver to engage first gear or reverse, eventually leading to inability to select lower gears entirely.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Intermittent Engine Cut-OutSerious
The magnetic crankshaft position sensor (crank angle sensor) on the 1.6-litre petrol engine is susceptible to internal thermal breakdown. As the sensor ages, heat radiated from the engine block causes microscopic fractures in its internal winding. When the engine reaches full operating temperature, the sensor intermittently loses its engine speed reference signal, resulting in violent engine jerking, check engine light illumination, and sudden engine stall that leaves the car unable to restart until it cools down.
- Front Suspension Coil Spring Fracture and Top Mount WearModerate
The MacPherson strut front suspension on the Suzuki Liana suffers high stress on UK roads, leading to snapped front coil springs. The lower coil pigtail of the spring accumulates road salt and grit in the strut spring pan, causing corrosion and stress crack propagation until the bottom coil abruptly snaps. The broken spring fragment can puncture the front tyre or score the inner wheel rim, producing clunking noises over bumps and dangerous handling instability.
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