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W144 RMW

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 RMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 114,177 miles

underside getting rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,096 miles

both rear chassis / undersill areas corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2010 109,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear chassis / undersill areas corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2009 107,070 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

N/s front tyre has a nail in the tread.

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

O/s door stay is broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil on gearbox.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 107,070 miles

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

N/s front tyre has a nail in the tread.

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

O/s door stay is broken.

Oil on gearbox.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,622 miles

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2008 93,622 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,645 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,595 miles

front bumber and off side front wing damaged

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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W144 RMW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W144 RMW, 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 W144 RMW registered?

W144 RMW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W144 RMW safe to buy?

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