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Y976 XHG

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 XHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 118,660 miles

both headlight tarnished

under body corrosion

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,487 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,279 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,136 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,136 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Fail 23 Apr 2012 80,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside front drive shaft joint noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,496 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front wheel starting to bind

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

Rear bumper cracked

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,941 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread depth low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 40,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,407 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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Y976 XHG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y976 XHG, 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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Y976 XHG is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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