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P663 KVU

1996 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,138 mi
Last recorded67,138 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Baleno80,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 KVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front wheels has slight binding

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,330 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,330 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2009 51,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,489 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,380 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,259 miles

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

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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P663 KVU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P663 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P663 KVU registered?

P663 KVU is a 1996 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P663 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P663 KVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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