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YC51 XLM

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 XLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,203 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rears both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,655 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,155 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,155 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,730 miles

both front cv boots cracked heavily.

brake pipes all heavily greased.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,909 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,302 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,153 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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YC51 XLM is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC51 XLM, 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 YC51 XLM registered?

YC51 XLM is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is YC51 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 XLM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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