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Y138 BSH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,765 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 69,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,053 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 43,207 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,339 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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Y138 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y138 BSH, 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 Y138 BSH registered?

Y138 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y138 BSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 BSH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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