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X181 AET

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,072 mi
Last recorded41,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,072 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

rear silencer outer casing corroded, not leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre deteriorating with age

rear silencer outer casing corroded, not leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 33,739 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing rusted, not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,739 miles

rear silencer outer casing rusted, not leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2012 24,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,603 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,085 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,352 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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X181 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X181 AET, 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 X181 AET registered?

X181 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X181 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X181 AET shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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