MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W178 XHP safe to buy?
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