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W879 PAF

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,992 mi
Last recorded68,992 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 PAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both headlights (beam image)

rust on chassis +under sills +under body rust

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both headlights (beam image)

rust on chassis +under sills +under body rust

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on chassis +rear subframe

Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,871 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rust on chassis +rear subframe

Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,250 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,250 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 54,151 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 46,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,736 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,669 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 23,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W879 PAF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W879 PAF, 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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W879 PAF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W879 PAF safe to buy?

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