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Y472 BSH

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,942 mi
Last recorded135,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 135,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 135,937 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,945 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 128,924 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 123,411 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,848 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 103,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,708 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 87,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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Y472 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y472 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.

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What year was Y472 BSH registered?

Y472 BSH is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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