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W261 DCS

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 DCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,462 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,236 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 78,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,328 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,979 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 62,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,416 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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W261 DCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W261 DCS, 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 W261 DCS registered?

W261 DCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W261 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 DCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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