MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all tyres bald on edge
exhaust shield loose
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
all tyres bald on edge
exhaust shield loose
rear brake pads very low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y909 KBU 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 58.3%.
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 Y909 KBU, 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 Y909 KBU registered?
Y909 KBU is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 8 May 2001.
Is Y909 KBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y909 KBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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