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X131 CTX

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,741 mi
Last recorded103,741 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,247 miles

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

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

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

some accident damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 9 Feb 2009 98,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

some accident damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,685 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 87,683 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,125 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT CORROSION DUE TO LACK OF USE.

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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X131 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X131 CTX, 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 X131 CTX registered?

X131 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X131 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X131 CTX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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