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W442 WGF

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

755,920 mi
Last recorded755,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 755,920 miles

offside rear tyre cracked, but not to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,919 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre cracked, but not to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 70,119 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,235 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,298 miles

Oil level on low. Water ingress to boot. O/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed. Slight bind on front brakes.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 64,298 miles

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

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

Oil level on low. Water ingress to boot. O/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed. Slight bind on front brakes.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,117 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 50,234 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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W442 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W442 WGF, 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 W442 WGF registered?

W442 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W442 WGF safe to buy?

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