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Y194 PWJ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,517 mi
Last recorded76,517 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 PWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 76,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody/wing arches corroding

Pass 29 May 2015 76,517 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody/wing arches corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear disks corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,490 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,490 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,780 miles

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

all rears and front to rears slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 59,736 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

all rears and front to rears slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 55,339 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,676 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,676 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting slightly

Pass 15 May 2008 42,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 42,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 36,873 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,306 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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Y194 PWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y194 PWJ, 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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Y194 PWJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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