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Y741 GMA

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,872 mi
Last recorded94,872 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 94,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,675 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,218 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 82,208 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,930 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,656 miles

corrosion to near side and off side inner sills and rear chassis legs

corrosion to near side rear and off side rear floor areas

front to rear metal brake pipes coverd

near side front head light lense slighty dis-coloured

near side front inner c.v boot weaping

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhuast section corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,874 miles

nearside front inner c.v boot split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,125 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,806 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,856 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2006 39,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

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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Y741 GMA 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 Y741 GMA, 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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Y741 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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