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Y908 BWN

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,692 mi
Last recorded157,692 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 BWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 157,692 miles

o/s/r tyre 1mm both edges

Fail 9 Dec 2013 157,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre 1mm both edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 153,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 153,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front fog lamps lenses damaged

front valance is damaged

o/s front tyre is worn too the minimum legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2011 145,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 135,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering wheel cover fitted but secure at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2010 135,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper split

steering wheel cover fitted but secure at time of test

Fail 21 May 2009 125,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight bind front brakes

Pass 21 May 2009 125,246 miles

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

Slight bind front brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 109,415 miles

general corrosion on floorpan

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

clutch pedal engages low

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2008 109,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters perishing

clutch pedal engages low

exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition

general corrosion on floorpan

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 91,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,548 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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Y908 BWN is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver 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 Y908 BWN, 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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Y908 BWN is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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