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HW02 CWL

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 CWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,711 miles

Engine management light (MIL) on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Projected beam image is just visible

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Projected beam image is just visible

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 68,198 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable strap broken- secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and peeling

clutch fluid reservoir low fluid

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,333 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust nut corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 63,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper damp, possible freeing agent

Fail 5 May 2017 63,286 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper damp, possible freeing agent

Pass 3 May 2016 62,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,803 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 46,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,577 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 May 2006 32,542 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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HW02 CWL is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,748 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 HW02 CWL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HW02 CWL registered?

HW02 CWL is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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