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YH51 FYB

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 FYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 114,023 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 105,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2008 95,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,981 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 79,979 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,488 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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YH51 FYB is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 FYB, 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 YH51 FYB registered?

YH51 FYB is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is YH51 FYB safe to buy?

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