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W217 DAC

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 107,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,887 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks.

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 90,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,578 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 56,181 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT,n/s/r near limit

front pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2006 48,438 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 48,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W217 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W217 DAC, 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 W217 DAC registered?

W217 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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