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FLZ 6863

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 6863
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,307 miles

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

O/S inner disk face corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering wheel covering insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2012 85,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Belt noise

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

O/S inner disk face corroded

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering wheel covering insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,137 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,135 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Slight play in offside front suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,381 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,379 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner face

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,979 miles

Light scratching to nearside of windscreen.

Oil leak

Park brake lever getting low on reserve travel.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight judder from both front brakes.

Steering wheel grip slightly loose.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 66,967 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Light scratching to nearside of windscreen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Park brake lever getting low on reserve travel.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight judder from both front brakes.

Steering wheel grip slightly loose.

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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FLZ 6863 is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 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 FLZ 6863, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLZ 6863 registered?

FLZ 6863 is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is FLZ 6863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 6863 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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