MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust box cracked slightly around box and blowing slightly
general corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres cracking slight
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres cracking slight
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NSR brake binding slightly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
wiper blade is split
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X497 HVL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X497 HVL, 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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What year was X497 HVL registered?
X497 HVL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 January 2001.
Is X497 HVL safe to buy?
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