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MF02 LVC

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,921 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

osf wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,706 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,879 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,957 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 55,957 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,737 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 Mar 2006 36,558 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,851 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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MF02 LVC is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF02 LVC, 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 MF02 LVC registered?

MF02 LVC is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is MF02 LVC safe to buy?

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