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W575 MKU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW575 MKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from LAV to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leaks

undercover restricting the view of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Jun 2016 101,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from LAV to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight engine oil leaks

undercover restricting the view of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2015 95,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,402 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,388 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,899 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,364 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,364 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,968 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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W575 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W575 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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What year was W575 MKU registered?

W575 MKU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W575 MKU safe to buy?

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