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W259 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,292 mi
Last recorded61,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,092 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,147 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit and slightly out of shape.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,147 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre near limit and slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,426 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,426 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALLS.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,116 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,304 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 35,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W259 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 W259 YMJ, 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

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What year was W259 YMJ registered?

W259 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W259 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W259 YMJ 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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