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Y346 PDO

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 PDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pipes corroded & greased.

rear chassis corroded.

rear subframe heavily corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 92,425 miles

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

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding and greased

front bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding and greased

front bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre perished and nail in tread

play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,654 miles

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

rear discs rusty

signs that nsf wheel touches bodywork, but not during test

Fail 2 Jun 2011 77,651 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs rusty

signs that nsf wheel touches bodywork, but not during test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,272 miles

catalytic converter rattling internally

Fail 6 Mar 2010 75,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

catalytic converter rattling internally

n/s rear brake disc pads worn very low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 70,800 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,454 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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Y346 PDO is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y346 PDO, 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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Y346 PDO is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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