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J14 BTP

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 BTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 97,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2015 95,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 91,529 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,241 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,279 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 86,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,819 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 51,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,313 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,313 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer casing

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,592 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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J14 BTP is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J14 BTP, 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 J14 BTP registered?

J14 BTP is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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