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W849 AKP

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 78,253 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

drivers seat belt slightly slow in returning

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 5 May 2011 78,253 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt slightly slow in returning

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,035 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,234 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 66,234 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,210 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,023 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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W849 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W849 AKP, 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 W849 AKP registered?

W849 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W849 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W849 AKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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