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MT51 VGR

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 77,842 miles

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear silencer and front silencer heat shield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,381 miles

Damage to the rear bumper

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,381 miles

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

Damage to the rear bumper

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,120 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 19,120 miles

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

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

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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MT51 VGR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 VGR, 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 MT51 VGR registered?

MT51 VGR is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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