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W468 RET

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,356 mi
Last recorded84,356 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,356 miles

handbrake lever high

n/s mirror glass missing

filler in n/s/r panel

exhaust manifold heatshield rattles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear wheel inner rims buckled

both repeator indicator lenses loose

bracket for power steering hose by alternator pulley broken

n/s/f lower swivel joint gaitor split

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit and has raised tread shoulders which are worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,356 miles

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

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

both rear wheel inner rims buckled

both repeator indicator lenses loose

bracket for power steering hose by alternator pulley broken

exhaust manifold heatshield rattles

filler in n/s/r panel

handbrake lever high

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f lower swivel joint gaitor split

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit and has raised tread shoulders which are worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,274 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre and cuts on inner sidewall ( strongly advice replacement)

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge ( strongly advice replacement)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre and cuts on inner sidewall ( strongly advice replacement)

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge ( strongly advice replacement)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,850 miles

both rear tyres distorted

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres distorted

nearside front shock absorber leaking

incorrect wheel nuts fitted to all wheels.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,377 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 46,377 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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W468 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W468 RET, 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 W468 RET registered?

W468 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W468 RET safe to buy?

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