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X396 YBV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread advise change (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,168 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,517 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,378 miles

slight corrosion various places at the rear

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,963 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,138 miles

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

oil leek from oil filter

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,294 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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X396 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 X396 YBV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X396 YBV registered?

X396 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X396 YBV safe to buy?

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