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R205 UCW

1998 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Baleno75,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,520 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing with age

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underside components corroding

both rear tyres cracking and perishing with age

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,401 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 97,361 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre's perishing

Front brake pads wearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 97,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre's perishing

Front brake pads wearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 94,214 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2011 94,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 85,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 85,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 85,751 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 83,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 83,193 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 77,447 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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R205 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 75,608 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 R205 UCW, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R205 UCW registered?

R205 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R205 UCW safe to buy?

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