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PO02 KPZ

2002 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Baleno62,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 KPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,254 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,254 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 84,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,845 miles

advise rear discs are worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,845 miles

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

advise rear discs are worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,235 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,229 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,092 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 67,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,204 miles

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

exhaust heat sheilds rusty and loose

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes binding

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

OSF position lamp buld going black and dim

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 48,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes binding

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

OSF position lamp buld going black and dim

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,970 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PO02 KPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PO02 KPZ, 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 PO02 KPZ registered?

PO02 KPZ is a 2002 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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