MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,904 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 KSP is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 S278 KSP, 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 S278 KSP registered?
S278 KSP is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 January 1999.
Is S278 KSP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 KSP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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