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Y159 GAP

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,541 mi
Last recorded83,541 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 GAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,427 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished.

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,441 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,048 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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Y159 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y159 GAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y159 GAP registered?

Y159 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y159 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 GAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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