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PO51 XKZ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 XKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,994 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 97,994 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,364 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,172 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both front wipers

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear back box

Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both front wipers

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear back box

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,838 miles

slight deterioration of rear silencer casing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,904 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,146 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,004 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,214 miles

advise exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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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PO51 XKZ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO51 XKZ, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 XKZ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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