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W643 XRV

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 XRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 90,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing

front suspension bushes perrishing/cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 84,860 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and slight leak from joint

Fail 25 May 2013 84,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded and slight leak from joint

Pass 19 May 2012 79,066 miles

both c.v gaiters perished

both wipers starting to split

front tyres worn to 3mm

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Pass 24 May 2011 72,132 miles

oil leaking from engine

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 24 May 2011 72,132 miles

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

oil leaking from engine

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

Fail 17 May 2010 66,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 17 May 2010 66,550 miles

nearside wing mirror broken

Pass 19 May 2009 60,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,915 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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W643 XRV is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W643 XRV, 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 W643 XRV registered?

W643 XRV is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W643 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W643 XRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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