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Y967 OBJ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,011 mi
Last recorded69,011 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 OBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,942 miles

All rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear tyre is perished and has started to split

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,821 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,090 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,067 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,989 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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Y967 OBJ 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 91.7%.

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 Y967 OBJ, 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 Y967 OBJ registered?

Y967 OBJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y967 OBJ safe to buy?

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