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Y49 DDA

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 DDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 115,585 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 99,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 99,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 92,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 85,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 78,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 72,248 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 72,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,426 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,459 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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Y49 DDA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y49 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y49 DDA registered?

Y49 DDA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y49 DDA safe to buy?

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