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Y348 XAX

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 XAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front tyres slight wear at edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres slight wear at edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

under body/components corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2012 67,003 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

under body/components corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,423 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,567 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 26,076 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y348 XAX is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red 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 Y348 XAX, 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 Y348 XAX registered?

Y348 XAX is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y348 XAX safe to buy?

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