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Y279 PCH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 PCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 95,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 91,330 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 91,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,904 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,122 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,368 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,552 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,279 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,129 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 61,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 56,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 50,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,696 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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Y279 PCH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y279 PCH, 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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Y279 PCH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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