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X196 CTH

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 1 Nov 2013 157,170 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tow bar and rear subframe corroded

vehicle has surface corrosion to the front and rear chassis and the inner sills

Fail 30 Oct 2013 157,163 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tow bar and rear subframe corroded

vehicle has surface corrosion to the front and rear chassis and the inner sills

Pass 25 Oct 2012 152,768 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe and rear panel by the tow bar has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2012 152,768 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear subframe and rear panel by the tow bar has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,194 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 149,075 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,800 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 140,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 130,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 101,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 101,998 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,516 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 87,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 73,756 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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X196 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X196 CTH, 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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X196 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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