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W478 WGF

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,310 mi
Last recorded87,310 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,310 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damage

rear anti rod bar croded

rear off side trye parised

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,148 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

bonnet pull release missing used pliers to pull cable

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,993 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,993 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)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 43,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,332 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,725 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,166 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,470 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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W478 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W478 WGF, 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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W478 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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