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DE51 WFC

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,833 mi
Last recorded71,833 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,833 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,157 miles

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE FLOOR

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/R TYRE IS WORN AND CRACKED

Fail 24 Sep 2008 57,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE FLOOR

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

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

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

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/R TYRE IS WORN AND CRACKED

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,910 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DE51 WFC is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE51 WFC, 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 DE51 WFC registered?

DE51 WFC is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is DE51 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 WFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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