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X497 USH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 USH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 164,262 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 164,252 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 163,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 158,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2009 152,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 152,577 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 140,182 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2008 140,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 125,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 125,121 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tail light broken lense

rear bumper damaged

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

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

front bumper damaged

front fog light broken

Pass 10 Feb 2006 109,116 miles

nail in tyre

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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X497 USH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USH, 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 USH registered?

X497 USH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X497 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 USH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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