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W196 OSM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 OSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,380 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

both sides outer c.v. boots perished

front brake pads worn

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,380 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both headlamp lenses faded

both sides outer c.v. boots perished

front brake pads worn

nail in offside rear tyre tread

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cover over fuel and brake pipes on floor not allowing full inspection

head lamp lenses fading

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit,also devoid of tread on outside edge.RECOMMEND TYRE CHANGED NOW

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit.RECOMMEND TYRE CHANGED NOW

offside front brake dragging slightly

offside outer cv boot perished

Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,947 miles

offside outer cv boot perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

cover over fuel and brake pipes on floor not allowing full inspection

head lamp lenses fading

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit,also devoid of tread on outside edge.RECOMMEND TYRE CHANGED NOW

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit.RECOMMEND TYRE CHANGED NOW

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,758 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,589 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,589 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,267 miles

c.v boots both perished(outer)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

little reserve travel left in handbrake

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts frayed

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front c.v boots perished

brake discs(front)corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded badly

little reserve travel left in handbrake

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts frayed

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,452 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,452 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 42,200 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking and perishing badly but not through to canvas,advise replacement very soon.

offside front tyre starting to crack and perish advise replacement soon.

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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W196 OSM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W196 OSM, 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 W196 OSM registered?

W196 OSM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W196 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 OSM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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