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W522 ACW

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

under side corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,862 miles

underside rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,862 miles

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

underside rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,534 miles

underside rusty condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,257 miles

underside rusty condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,484 miles

under side rusty condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,824 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,824 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 8,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,042 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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W522 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W522 ACW, 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 W522 ACW registered?

W522 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W522 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 ACW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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