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LX02 UPO

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,815 mi
Last recorded59,815 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 UPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,815 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,818 miles

general condition of vehicle under body corrosive.

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre nearing limit and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general condition of vehicle under body corrosive.

nearside front tyre nearing limit

nearside rear tyre nearing limit and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,842 miles

both front c.v gaiters deteriorating

both inner sill areas corroding

front brake discs corroding

headlamps deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking

offside front tyre on limit

offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,842 miles

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

both front c.v gaiters deteriorating

both inner sill areas corroding

front brake discs corroding

headlamps deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking

offside front tyre on limit

offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,255 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,255 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 16 Aug 2012 34,668 miles

Front brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,101 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,289 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,285 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

pads low n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,658 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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LX02 UPO is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX02 UPO, 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 LX02 UPO registered?

LX02 UPO is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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