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W217 SCL

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 98,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear registration plate bulbs dim

Fail 15 Nov 2012 98,171 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear registration plate bulbs dim

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,499 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 86,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,336 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,336 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 50,877 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,839 miles

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

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 SCL 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 58.3%.

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 W217 SCL, 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 SCL registered?

W217 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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