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VX51 FGF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,641 miles

O/S rear light dim

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 104,078 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,385 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 96,375 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,319 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 88,319 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 62,511 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VX51 FGF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 VX51 FGF, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 FGF registered?

VX51 FGF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VX51 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 FGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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