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X304 VOT

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 VOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,295 miles

exhaust modified & noisey

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

exhaust modified & noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,974 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,375 miles

offside & nearside front outer cv boots perished

offside front tyre wearing 3mm

rear brake pads look low

rear silencer cover corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside & nearside front outer cv boots perished

offside front tyre wearing 3mm

rear brake pads look low

rear silencer cover corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all brake pipes to and from load sensing valve corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,889 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,889 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,280 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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X304 VOT is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X304 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 X304 VOT registered?

X304 VOT is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X304 VOT safe to buy?

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