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W966 XTM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,616 mi
Last recorded102,616 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 XTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,616 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 102,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,475 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 93,457 miles

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

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

Both front brakes slightly binding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear bumper damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,296 miles

exhaust emissions test only passed after extensive preconditioning

front brakes rubbing slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,126 miles

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

exhaust emissions test only passed after extensive preconditioning

front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,579 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge possibly tracking problem.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs fairly worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge possibly tracking problem.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front and rear bumper

front brake pads are worn to the legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,684 miles

offside side light is dim

rear number plate lights are dim

Pass 4 Aug 2007 59,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 48,253 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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W966 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W966 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W966 XTM registered?

W966 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W966 XTM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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