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X218 AET

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,051 mi
Last recorded61,051 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front tyre side walls cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,692 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 42,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,338 miles

additional stop light (in window) not working

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,027 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,973 miles

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

spare wheel/tyre flat

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,980 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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X218 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X218 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.

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What year was X218 AET registered?

X218 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X218 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 AET shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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