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W142 MKW

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,289 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2014 110,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,651 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 108,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades perished.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,386 miles

off side rear tyre deteriorating

some play in off side front lower suspension joint

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,795 miles

slight corrotion brake pipes

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 5 Jan 2011 105,795 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrotion brake pipes

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Jan 2010 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre feathering inner edges both close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre feathering inner edges both close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 100,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,178 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cracked

windscreen has 2 small chips

Fail 18 Jan 2008 99,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly cracked

windscreen has 2 small chips

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,107 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,184 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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W142 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W142 MKW, 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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W142 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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