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V669 RCX

2000 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,926 mi
Last recorded80,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Baleno69,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play or cv joint (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front hole in sill

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play or cv joint (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front hole in sill

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front hole in sill

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,880 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front outersills slightly corroded

both front tyres worn to 3mm 185/60/R14 82H

both headlamp lenses foggy

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 67,697 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both rear coil springs corroding

headlamp output deterioating

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,465 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,465 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,648 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,648 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,311 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 38,833 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,713 miles

back box outer cover corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,980 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,121 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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V669 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V669 RCX, 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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V669 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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