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X742 VUF

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 VUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,999 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

headlights deteriorated

light corrosion in inner part of sils

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,006 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,311 miles

Bulbs out in centre stop light

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,311 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bulbs out in centre stop light

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,029 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,569 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,966 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,784 miles

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

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

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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X742 VUF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X742 VUF, 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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What year was X742 VUF registered?

X742 VUF is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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