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Y715 BCW

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 111,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 97,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,065 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,057 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,075 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 85,075 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 82,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 82,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 68,065 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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Y715 BCW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y715 BCW, 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 Y715 BCW registered?

Y715 BCW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y715 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y715 BCW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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