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S173 HGU

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,989 mi
Last recorded42,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 HGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,989 miles

PROMPT nearside front tyre inner edge and cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PROMPT nearside front tyre inner edge and cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,712 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

offside headlamp lense

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2012 34,173 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 6 Jan 2012 34,172 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,437 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,322 miles

nearside wiper blade

Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,294 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

nearside wiper blade

rear number plate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,908 miles

front and rear number plates

Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake balance

rear number plate

Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,239 miles

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

front brake balance

rear number plate

Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,780 miles

front and rear number plates

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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S173 HGU is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,740 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 S173 HGU, 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 27 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 S173 HGU registered?

S173 HGU is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S173 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 HGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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