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W178 XHP

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 XHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,580 miles

All exhaust metal hangers corroding

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre exhaust joint in slight poor condition

Leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer

Nearside front tyre perishing + worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

All exhaust metal hangers corroding

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre exhaust joint in slight poor condition

Nearside front tyre perishing + worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust silencer

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,087 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,869 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 58,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 58,616 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W178 XHP is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W178 XHP, 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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W178 XHP is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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