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Y254 GKV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,433 mi
Last recorded82,433 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 GKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 82,433 miles

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

adise both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 74,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 74,909 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 66,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,928 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish in treads

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,512 miles

rear tyres perishing in the tread

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,147 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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Y254 GKV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y254 GKV, 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 Y254 GKV registered?

Y254 GKV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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