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Y486 JFG

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,034 mi
Last recorded148,034 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 JFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 148,034 miles

exhaust system is corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis and rear subframe

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front and offside rear wheels slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre tread is getting

offside and nearside floors to sills corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake noise

offside rear brake is slightly tight

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

Fail 24 May 2013 148,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis and rear subframe

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front and offside rear wheels slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre tread is getting

offside and nearside floors to sills corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake noise

offside rear brake is slightly tight

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play at offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2012 140,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 140,985 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

underside corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,106 miles

all brake discs pitted and worn

some brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 17 Apr 2010 120,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 108,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,223 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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Y486 JFG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y486 JFG, 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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Y486 JFG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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