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X104 RCS

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,339 mi
Last recorded143,339 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX104 RCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 143,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside corroded

Underside covered with underseal/ paint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,771 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor and sills weak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 123,250 miles

front subframe painted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2017 112,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded[front and rear] (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at rear (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,695 miles

advise under body corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 104,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise engine oil sump is corroded and leaking

advise under body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2015 94,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts brake pipes are fouling steering rack (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front engine crossmember is holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise engine oil sump is corroded and leaking

advise under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,375 miles

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

advise underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,593 miles

advise exhaust deterioated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,583 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

advise exhaust deterioated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,781 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,539 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,539 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 45,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,014 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 44,829 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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X104 RCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X104 RCS, 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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X104 RCS is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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