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EK51 ETA

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ETA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,299 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,086 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,086 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,509 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,509 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,743 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,891 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Long handbrake travel.

Oil leaks.

Rear tyres are perished.

Fail 4 Jan 2006 25,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brakes are binding slightly.

Long Handbrake travel.

Oil leaks.

Rear tyres are perished.

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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EK51 ETA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK51 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 ETA registered?

EK51 ETA is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is EK51 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 ETA shows 12 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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