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Y997 BLJ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,191 mi
Last recorded65,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 BLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,191 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

osr seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

osr seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,481 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 58,248 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y997 BLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y997 BLJ, 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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Y997 BLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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