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Y457 BSH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 76,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,126 miles

advice petrol tank been leaking/not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,806 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,806 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

advice petrol tank damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,303 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

wipers torn

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,310 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,310 miles

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

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

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

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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Y457 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y457 BSH, 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 Y457 BSH registered?

Y457 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y457 BSH safe to buy?

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