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W959 XTM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,927 mi
Last recorded80,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 XTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,927 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 80,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 73,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to compensator metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,573 miles

Offside Front strut top mount perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion seals (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,232 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion seals (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

front brake discs corroded inner faces

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,717 miles

centre exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

front brake discs corroded inner faces

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,187 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded slightly

both front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished slightly

vibration on exhaust system

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust manifold heatshield loose.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake close to stop

o/s/r perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,464 miles

MINIMAL RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,225 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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W959 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W959 XTM, 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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W959 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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