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Y285 CCG

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,612 mi
Last recorded98,612 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 CCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle lowered brakes tested with deaccelarometer,

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,912 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,877 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,195 miles

both front brake discs looking rusty,rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs looking rusty,rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 61,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,752 miles

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

nsr and osr tyes cracking in tread pattern

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,631 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,211 miles

(1) front number plate is cracked (2)windscreen wiper rubbers starting to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,211 miles

(1) front number plate is cracked (2)windscreen wiper rubbers starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y285 CCG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y285 CCG, 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 Y285 CCG registered?

Y285 CCG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y285 CCG safe to buy?

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