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W371 PVU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,419 mi
Last recorded135,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,419 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 135,419 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,368 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

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

Nearside Front Inner track rode slight play

Nearside Front slightly binding

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 111,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,011 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,599 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 89,599 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2013 82,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box corroding but not leaking exhaust gasses

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,447 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,320 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,948 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 52,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,180 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,160 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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W371 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W371 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.

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What year was W371 PVU registered?

W371 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W371 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W371 PVU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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