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X197 UFM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,188 mi
Last recorded44,188 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 UFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Banjo end of hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Banjo end of hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,607 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,523 miles

N/S front tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,427 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Uneven wear on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 17,565 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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X197 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X197 UFM, 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 X197 UFM registered?

X197 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X197 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 UFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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