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X303 VOT

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,887 mi
Last recorded192,887 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 VOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 192,887 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 188,508 miles

General corrosion around vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 179,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 174,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 169,179 miles

Both front brakes have slight binding

Fail 27 Apr 2012 169,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brakes have slight binding

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 7 Apr 2011 160,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 160,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,505 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 136,694 miles

both front discs surfaces have corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2008 136,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front discs surfaces have corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2007 123,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 107,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 107,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,690 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 95,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield clamps corroded and heat shield is loose.

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

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

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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X303 VOT is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 X303 VOT, 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 X303 VOT registered?

X303 VOT is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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