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W356 PVU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,636 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,507 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,875 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,875 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,473 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,779 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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W356 PVU 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 75%.

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 W356 PVU, 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 W356 PVU registered?

W356 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W356 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 PVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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