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W557 VNY

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 VNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,456 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 55,456 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)

Offside 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body has slight damage all over

Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body has slight damage all over

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,129 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,129 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2012 28,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,242 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 16,098 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 13,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,068 miles

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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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W557 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W557 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W557 VNY registered?

W557 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W557 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 VNY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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