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P33 NEL

2001 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Baleno66,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 NEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 54,907 miles

Brake and fuel lines obscured by covers

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 54,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears, o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (To load valve) Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2022 53,612 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,367 miles

Outer Cv Boots Perishing

Rear Silencer Skin corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 53,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Too Low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Too Low (4.1.4 (a))

Outer Cv Boots Perishing

Rear Silencer Skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,749 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes in to rear brake compensator starting to corrode

chocks fitted to nearside and offside rear springs

engine sump corroded

vehicle under body corrosion on floor and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,235 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 52,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,109 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,936 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,269 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,475 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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P33 NEL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P33 NEL, 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 P33 NEL registered?

P33 NEL is a 2001 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is P33 NEL safe to buy?

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