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V158 KRL

1999 Suzuki Baleno

Gold Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,449 mi
Last recorded24,449 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Baleno72,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 KRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 24,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,083 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 22,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 21,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no cat fitted ref letter from suzuki being cat exempt

Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,498 miles

N/S/F inner and O/S/F inner drive shaft boots leaking grease

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,074 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 19,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,597 miles

n/s and o/s inner cv gaiters losing grease

Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 14,894 miles

carried out pre-cat test , owner has letter from suzuki GB with dispensation details.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 14,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,912 miles

check engine light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,497 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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V158 KRL is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno in Gold with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V158 KRL, 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 V158 KRL registered?

V158 KRL is a 1999 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V158 KRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V158 KRL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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