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Y244 XFV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 XFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,945 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

excess corosion on subframe

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,968 miles

n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,700 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit(1.6mm)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit(1.6mm)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,617 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,975 miles

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

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

handbrake has reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,392 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,178 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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Y244 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y244 XFV, 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 Y244 XFV registered?

Y244 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y244 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y244 XFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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