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Y489 HDU

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 HDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 123,060 miles

front heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriated corroded

wiper blades splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,148 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,148 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 114,142 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2013 114,142 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 110,751 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear parking brake low effort

Fail 21 Jul 2012 110,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear parking brake low effort

Fail 6 Aug 2011 106,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 106,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,803 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 93,300 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,996 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,126 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,697 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 58,697 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 46,192 miles

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

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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Y489 HDU is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y489 HDU, 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 Y489 HDU registered?

Y489 HDU is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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