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W508 MKU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,660 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,101 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,160 miles

n/s front tyre approaching limit

o/s n/s rear discs on inner edge corroding

several light s on 3rd brake light inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,213 miles

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

offside front tyre starting tocrack on sidewall and in tread

rear discs pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 95,213 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting tocrack on sidewall and in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,585 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,221 miles

brake pipes to rear compensator slightly rusty

centre stop light not all bulbs lighting

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,221 miles

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

brake pipes to rear compensator slightly rusty

centre stop light not all bulbs lighting

Fail 14 Sep 2007 78,165 miles

3 bulbs not lighting on centre stop light

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

front discs rusty on edge

rust on rear anti roll bar

surface rust onrear calipers

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,165 miles

3 bulbs not lighting on centre stop light

Oil leak

front discs rusty on edge

rust on rear anti roll bar

surface rust onrear calipers

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,888 miles

offside front and both rear brakes binding slightly †

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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W508 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W508 MKU, 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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W508 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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