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Y501 OEF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,183 mi
Last recorded61,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 OEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,282 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,277 miles

both wiper blades split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,847 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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Y501 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y501 OEF, 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 Y501 OEF registered?

Y501 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y501 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 OEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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