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S303 XDT

1999 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,216 mi
Last recorded85,216 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 XDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,216 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,958 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,983 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,720 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,541 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 70,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,724 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,724 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 61,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,470 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 54,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 49,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,437 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,458 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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S303 XDT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S303 XDT, 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 S303 XDT registered?

S303 XDT is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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