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Y958 HBD

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,136 mi
Last recorded62,136 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,136 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate lights dim

Fail 8 Aug 2011 62,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,146 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,007 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

steering rack very slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,109 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,504 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,392 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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Y958 HBD is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y958 HBD, 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 Y958 HBD registered?

Y958 HBD is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y958 HBD safe to buy?

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