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V788 CBD

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 CBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 129,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 129,172 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,913 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,350 miles

wood screw in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,793 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 99,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,583 miles

rear silencer outer heat shield deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 93,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear silencer outer heat shield deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 78,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 69,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 69,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,359 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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V788 CBD is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V788 CBD, 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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V788 CBD is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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