MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre very badly worn, cracked and cut sidewall
Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front very badly worn and cracked
Offside Rear tyre very badly worn and cracked
Oil leak ()
exhaust middle box poor condition
offside front brake pipe corroding
outer cv boots deteriorating, nearside starting to leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and all 3 pipes out of rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre very badly worn, cracked and cut sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front very badly worn and cracked
Offside Rear tyre very badly worn and cracked
Oil leak ()
exhaust middle box poor condition
offside front brake pipe corroding
outer cv boots deteriorating, nearside starting to leak
rear brake discs poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres cracking and worn on edges to varying degrees
oil leak
outer cv boots cracking
various steel brake pipes corroding
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)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
various steel brake pipes corroding
outer cv boots cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres cracking and worn on edges to varying degrees
oil leak
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads getting low
various steel brake pipes corroding
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside front brake pads worn low
rear brake pads getting low
various steel brake pipes corroding
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing
offside front tyre worn inside edge
outer cv boots deteriorating
rear tyres worn to approx 2mm
various steel brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing
offside front tyre worn inside edge
outer cv boots deteriorating
rear tyres worn to approx 2mm
various steel brake pipes corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre badly worn
offside front brake pads wearing low and binding slightly
offside rear tyre badly worn, cracking and nail in it
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
imbalance front brakes
nearside rear tyre badly worn
offside front brake pads wearing low and binding slightly
offside rear tyre badly worn, cracking and nail in it
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W157 PHO is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W157 PHO, 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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W157 PHO is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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