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Y897 AUY

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,540 mi
Last recorded86,540 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 AUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 86,540 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 86,444 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,334 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn ///

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,334 miles

all brake discs slightly worn ///

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,998 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,282 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,798 miles

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

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

slight binding at offside front brake

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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Y897 AUY is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y897 AUY, 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 Y897 AUY registered?

Y897 AUY is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y897 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 AUY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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