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W445 XCS

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

153,023 mi
Last recorded153,023 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 XCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 153,023 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 153,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 152,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 141,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 141,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 115,025 miles

Front number plate silghtly discoloured

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 115,024 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bad age cracks in n/s/front d/shaft gaiter

front reg plate discoloured slightly

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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W445 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W445 XCS, 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 W445 XCS registered?

W445 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W445 XCS safe to buy?

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