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LK51 YMW

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear number plate deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,635 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,635 miles

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

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

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,262 miles

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 22 Sep 2008 50,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,470 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,363 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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LK51 YMW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LK51 YMW, 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 LK51 YMW registered?

LK51 YMW is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LK51 YMW safe to buy?

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