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Y872 OEF

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 OEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,912 miles

rear silencer rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,238 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT O/S BRAKE BINDING REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,099 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 45,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,433 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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Y872 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y872 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 Y872 OEF registered?

Y872 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y872 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 OEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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