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P159 KDP

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 KDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,720 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts marked

slight weep from n/s drive shaft outer

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f splash guard loose rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 9 Jan 2008 556,601 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,003 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR

SCRATCHES TO FRONT BUMPER

Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,901 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 45,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic guard loose to o/s undercarrage

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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P159 KDP is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 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 P159 KDP, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P159 KDP registered?

P159 KDP is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P159 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 KDP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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