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W452 PSC

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,504 mi
Last recorded54,504 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 PSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,504 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/A AND O/S REAR CALIPERS CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

O/S FRONT AND FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

O/S REAR PADS LOW

REAR SUSPENSION HAS CORROSION ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 52,495 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,881 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing seal damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 49,880 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing seal damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,774 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing seal damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2015 46,774 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel bearing seal damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,119 miles

oil sump leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,119 miles

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

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

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

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

oil sump leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2013 42,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,295 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake cable insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2008 29,479 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre low on tread

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

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 26,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake cable strap broken near side rear

off side rear tyre splitting

tyre size 185/60/14h

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,106 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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W452 PSC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W452 PSC, 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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W452 PSC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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