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Y232 KCW

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears from spliter (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge / out of shape

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 129,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears from spliter (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge / out of shape

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 125,027 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 125,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,987 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 114,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,932 miles

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

nearside wiper is split

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside wiper is split

rear brake imbalance

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,502 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 72,190 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 72,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to detoriate

Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to detoriate

Fail 11 Feb 2009 60,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,751 miles

rear number plate is water marked.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y232 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y232 KCW, 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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Y232 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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