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V102 EBJ

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,763 mi
Last recorded156,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 156,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bed corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bed corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

advise vehicle is corroded on underside

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2015 147,907 miles

DRIVERS WIPER HITS PILLAR ON SWEEP.OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 140,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased

back box deterioated

gear oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 136,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased

back box deterioated

gear oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 128,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 128,224 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

engine lower cross member front fixing bolts missing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,111 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 15 Jul 2010 123,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 103,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 99,550 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 May 2006 90,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 90,346 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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V102 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V102 EBJ, 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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V102 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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