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NK02 LVS

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2016 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 62,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 60,839 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 60,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 58,926 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 58,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 57,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes binding.. front discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 54,323 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 51,442 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2010 51,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,799 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both h\brake clevis sticking

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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NK02 LVS is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NK02 LVS, 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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NK02 LVS is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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