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W462 SBR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 SBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,568 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread to side wall small cracks

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 61,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre tread to side wall small cracks

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,056 miles

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

slight brake bind on offside rear brake not affecting performance

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,079 miles

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,041 miles

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,041 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,096 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,516 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,021 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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W462 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W462 SBR, 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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W462 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W462 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 SBR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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