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Y498 USB

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,819 mi
Last recorded100,819 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 USB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 100,819 miles

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

osr outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,819 miles

osr outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 93,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,610 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front tyre perished advise replacement

nearside rear caliper damp fluid level ok no leak observed

Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,915 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 66,350 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,304 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,111 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,568 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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Y498 USB is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y498 USB, 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 Y498 USB registered?

Y498 USB is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y498 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 USB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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