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W148 LPY

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 LPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components corroded with age (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,204 miles

under side corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2018 60,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

under side corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 50,874 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Under-Body has slight corrosion

Under-Trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2017 50,874 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

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

Under-Body has slight corrosion

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear brake back plate corroded.genral under body corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2013 42,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,856 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,794 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 36,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,831 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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W148 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W148 LPY, 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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W148 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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