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X259 UFM

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,210 mi
Last recorded57,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 UFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,210 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear o/s brake binding

rear o/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 2 May 2014 47,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear o/s brake binding

rear o/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,063 miles

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

front wipers slight damage

Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wipers slight damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front tyres worn more each side of the central band of tread

Tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight surface cracks on tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2005 6,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 6,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X259 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X259 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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X259 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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