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X383 NUG

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 NUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 107,502 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 107,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,131 miles

Engine burning oil - meets MOT stds

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all rear metal brake pipes need cleaning and lubing

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,121 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,462 miles

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

both front cv boots cracking

front discs worn

n/s number plate bulb dim

rear wiper is split

welding repair carried out to front subframe

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,462 miles

both front cv boots cracking

front discs worn

n/s number plate bulb dim

rear wiper is split

welding repair carried out to front subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 71,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,744 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,365 miles

reverse lights inop.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,869 miles

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)

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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X383 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X383 NUG, 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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X383 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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