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W497 WGF

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,193 mi
Last recorded63,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 63,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,193 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,280 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,303 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 37,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,762 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,762 miles

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

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

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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W497 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W497 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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What year was W497 WGF registered?

W497 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W497 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 WGF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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