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Y457 UHR

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,746 mi
Last recorded130,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 UHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2018 130,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 129,130 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 129,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable tracking is way out due to accident damage (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to nearside front wheelarch

offside rear tyre has age cracks

suspect chassis is bent due to accident damage - steering is completely out of line.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,803 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 125,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 103,371 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,366 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,150 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 89,513 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 77,035 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 67,415 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,021 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 50,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 UHR 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 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 UHR, 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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Y457 UHR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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