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W163 JNE

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,880 mi
Last recorded36,880 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 JNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre small splits in outer sidewall

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre small splits in outer sidewall

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,462 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner sills rusting

rear exhaust box rusting

slight damage to o/side rear tyre wall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,462 miles

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

both inner sills rusting

rear exhaust box rusting

slight damage to o/side rear tyre wall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,947 miles

os front tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

os front tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,358 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,772 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 14,772 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,286 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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W163 JNE is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W163 JNE, 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 W163 JNE registered?

W163 JNE is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W163 JNE safe to buy?

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