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BU51 VCV

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,525 mi
Last recorded46,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,525 miles

advice under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,686 miles

advice exhaust corroded but not blowing

advice under body corrosion and to outer sills both sides

Fail 31 Jan 2017 45,675 miles

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

advice exhaust corroded but not blowing

advice under body corrosion and to outer sills both sides

Pass 4 Feb 2016 44,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,209 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,533 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,874 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box limited life

general corrosion thoughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 35,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,861 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,119 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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BU51 VCV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU51 VCV, 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 BU51 VCV registered?

BU51 VCV is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is BU51 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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