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W218 SCL

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,827 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 99,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bumper damage

Fail 31 Dec 2009 63,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front bumper damage

Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,982 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 54,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,542 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,199 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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W218 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W218 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 W218 SCL registered?

W218 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W218 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 SCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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