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Y453 OEF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY453 OEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,828 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 104,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 94,175 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 94,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,779 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,754 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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Y453 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y453 OEF, 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

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What year was Y453 OEF registered?

Y453 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y453 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y453 OEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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