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W443 OBX

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 OBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,689 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive misfire (7.3.D.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis near front wishbone rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,892 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,776 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 105,776 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,026 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,014 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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W443 OBX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W443 OBX, 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 W443 OBX registered?

W443 OBX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W443 OBX safe to buy?

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