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W876 SMR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 99,270 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 99,270 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,683 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 87,683 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,594 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 67,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,848 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 47,452 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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W876 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue 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 W876 SMR, 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 W876 SMR registered?

W876 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W876 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W876 SMR 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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