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Y257 LCK

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,225 mi
Last recorded80,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 LCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,436 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,010 miles

ONLY SLIGHT RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT ON PARKING BRAKE

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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Y257 LCK is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y257 LCK, 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 Y257 LCK?

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What year was Y257 LCK registered?

Y257 LCK is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y257 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y257 LCK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y257 LCK have outstanding finance?

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