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PF51 VSO

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 VSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,701 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 51,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,620 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 33,459 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,249 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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PF51 VSO 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 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 PF51 VSO, 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 PF51 VSO registered?

PF51 VSO is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is PF51 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 VSO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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