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Y871 BAA

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 166,070 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive centre joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Nov 2017 161,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

frt suspension cross member rusty

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2016 157,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,041 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 152,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,710 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

component corrosion

presenter adviced

Fail 14 Jan 2015 144,987 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

component corrosion

presenter adviced

Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,803 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 129,845 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 129,681 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)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,531 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,445 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 116,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake bind n/s/r wheel - attention required

n/s/r tyre has a naik in it - attention required

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,437 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

some corrosion of exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,256 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusted

slight wear starting on edges of front tyres

stonechip in centre of windsreen contained within 10 mm diameter circle

Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,584 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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Y871 BAA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y871 BAA, 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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Y871 BAA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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