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W563 JBA

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 JBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,942 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,565 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 71,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 63,358 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 55,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,327 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,779 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 29,779 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 28,944 miles

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

nsf wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 May 2013 27,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,462 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,287 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,253 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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W563 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W563 JBA, 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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W563 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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