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W878 SMR

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,772 mi
Last recorded110,772 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 SMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,772 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 110,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wipers smearing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 103,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre condition deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,467 miles

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,347 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 74,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 72,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 63,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,802 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 49,751 miles

f/o/s wheel stiff to turn

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

front number plate is secured with tape

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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W878 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W878 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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W878 SMR is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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