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V278 FES

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 FES
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroding

both front c.v boots deteraiting

both front droplink bushes deteraiting

both rear number plate lights dull

engine/gearbox damp

front discs corroding

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front tyre low,perishing

nearside front wiper torn

oil filter/sump plug damp

rear subframe corroding

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight front brake imbalance

wheel trims marked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,438 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,438 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,049 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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V278 FES is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,016 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 V278 FES, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V278 FES registered?

V278 FES is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V278 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 FES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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