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Y496 MBV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,753 mi
Last recorded53,753 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,753 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/R brake grabbing

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,510 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,689 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,857 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,823 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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Y496 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y496 MBV, 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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Y496 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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