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X983 HFU

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,781 mi
Last recorded90,781 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 HFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,710 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,219 miles

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2016 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,573 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,784 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,386 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 28,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,216 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,016 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,575 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,428 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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X983 HFU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X983 HFU, 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 X983 HFU registered?

X983 HFU is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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