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W556 DWC

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,778 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 27 Oct 2017 68,778 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both ,lenses faded (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both ,lenses faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,991 miles

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

undersides of vehicle thin/corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,991 miles

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

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

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

undersides of vehicle thin/corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded inner faces

o/s inner/outer sill becoming weak/corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,789 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,788 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front tyres cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,046 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside dry/rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,636 miles

underside dry/rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,466 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,412 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,791 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 26,527 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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W556 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W556 DWC, 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 W556 DWC registered?

W556 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W556 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 DWC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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