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Y904 HWA

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,502 mi
Last recorded119,502 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 HWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 119,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread.

offside rear tyre perished in tread.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 119,502 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread.

offside rear tyre perished in tread.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 770,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2012 110,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,974 miles

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

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

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)

rear wiper blade split

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2008 76,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 76,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 60,316 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,897 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 43,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y904 HWA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y904 HWA, 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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Y904 HWA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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