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S253 UWX

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low kick up (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm to rack assembly (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lense deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,067 miles

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

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,067 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,090 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,176 miles

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

advise offside rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise offside rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,560 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 58,805 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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S253 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Green 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 S253 UWX, 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.

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What year was S253 UWX registered?

S253 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S253 UWX 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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