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W131 RTO

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 114,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 110,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 110,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,974 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,251 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,942 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edges

rear no.plate starting to discolour

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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W131 RTO is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W131 RTO, 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 W131 RTO registered?

W131 RTO is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W131 RTO safe to buy?

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