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W188 BFR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 BFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 59,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 59,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,403 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,176 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked to outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,052 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,219 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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W188 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W188 BFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W188 BFR?

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What year was W188 BFR registered?

W188 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W188 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 BFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W188 BFR have outstanding finance?

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