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V716 JKG

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 JKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 76,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 12 May 2011 76,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 24 May 2010 70,313 miles

rear exhaust box corroded/seperating

some uneven application rear service brake

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 8 May 2010 70,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake imbalance at 24%

front brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded +seperating

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 2 May 2009 62,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 56,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,822 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 50,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,814 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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V716 JKG is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 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 V716 JKG, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V716 JKG registered?

V716 JKG is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V716 JKG safe to buy?

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