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N501 CKM

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 CKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,382 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 109,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 109,939 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 99,872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 90,464 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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N501 CKM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 CKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N501 CKM registered?

N501 CKM is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N501 CKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 CKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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