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EO51 JDJ

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,178 mi
Last recorded136,178 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 136,178 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bad engine oil leak.

front brake discs in corroded condition

parking brake nearside cable support strap broken.

Pass 17 May 2012 116,629 miles

offside parking brake cable check-strap broken.

Fail 14 May 2012 116,613 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 constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

catalyst heat sheild broken (rattle).

offside parking brake cable check-strap broken.

rear brake discs in very poor condition.

rear bumper split but not leaving sharp edge.

Pass 19 May 2011 98,274 miles

offside rear parking brake cable strap broken.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 19 May 2011 98,274 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear parking brake cable strap broken.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,760 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside handbrake cable support strap broken.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp aim not checked (not working).

offside handbrake cable support strap broken.

wipers not tested for clearing screen (no water).

Pass 5 May 2009 64,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 55,096 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 47,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EO51 JDJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EO51 JDJ, 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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EO51 JDJ is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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