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Y256 BKS

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 BKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,332 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 4 Mar 2009 86,332 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 65,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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Y256 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y256 BKS, 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 Y256 BKS registered?

Y256 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y256 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 BKS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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