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X48 EBT

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 EBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2022 79,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,411 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,063 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cover in poor condtion

Offside Front headlamp poor condtion

Fail 17 Aug 2020 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front bolt loose on exhast but not blowing

Nearside Front headlamp cover in poor condtion

Offside Front headlamp poor condtion

Pass 31 May 2019 67,886 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense in poor condtion but pattern ok

Offside Front headlamp lense in poor condtion but pattern ok

Pass 22 May 2018 66,132 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 66,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 64,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 63,481 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre perished

tyre size different front and rear axle

Fail 17 May 2016 63,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all four pipes on brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside rear tyre perished

tyre size different front and rear axle

Fail 20 May 2015 61,937 miles

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

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 20 May 2015 61,937 miles

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 1 May 2014 59,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,230 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,884 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,854 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,375 miles

front tyres worn close to limits.

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded at ends

rear brake pipes on to compenator slightly corroded at ends of pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,375 miles

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

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

front tyres worn close to limits.

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded at ends

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes on to compenator slightly corroded at ends of pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,154 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 42,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 38,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front 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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X48 EBT is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 X48 EBT, 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.

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X48 EBT is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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