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W403 OSW

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,100 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 64,918 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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W403 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W403 OSW, 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 W403 OSW registered?

W403 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W403 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W403 OSW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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