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X256 UFM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,555 mi
Last recorded69,555 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 UFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 67,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust within limits for noise

Pass 13 May 2017 62,616 miles

Nearside Front On RBT, nearside front brakes binding slightly.

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)

Fail 13 May 2017 62,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Driver is a fool and has changed the wiper setup. (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front On RBT, nearside front brakes binding slightly.

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 12 May 2016 61,886 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills and rear suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2015 60,914 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills and rear suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2014 59,417 miles

cut in front o/s tyre side wall

engine light is on

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight travel in hand brake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner sills,front and rear subframes and mountings starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2014 59,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

cut in front o/s tyre side wall

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front brake pads starting to wear

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight travel in hand brake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner sills,front and rear subframes and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2013 55,875 miles

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes all starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2012 54,716 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s seat belt starting to fluff and fray

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

slight travel in hand brake lever

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner sills,front cross member ,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 25 May 2012 54,716 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

front n/s seat belt starting to fluff and fray

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

slight travel in hand brake lever

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner sills,front cross member ,front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,430 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,666 miles

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to split and perish

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X256 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X256 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.

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What year was X256 UFM registered?

X256 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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