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Y212 OCT

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 OCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,581 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,538 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 67,101 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,911 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 43,911 miles

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

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

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

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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Y212 OCT is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y212 OCT, 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

How do I check the history of Y212 OCT?

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What year was Y212 OCT registered?

Y212 OCT is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y212 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y212 OCT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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