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WBZ 2963

2003 Suzuki Baleno

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,980 mi
Last recorded51,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 2963
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,883 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,727 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise heavy corrossion on fuel pipes at nearside rear along the floorpan area

advise that the front brake discs are heavily pitted and corroded

advise that the rear brake discs are heavily corroded and slightly pitted

Pass 31 May 2012 51,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 50,104 miles

advise that the front discs are worn and pitted

advise that the nearside rear is perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,149 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,149 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 47,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 46,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,829 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,829 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,608 miles

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

both rear cotter pins slightly seized on hand brake cables

chassic number is wrong so i ammended it so you may get a letter from the dvla explaining the problem

off side front brake binding slightly

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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WBZ 2963 is a 2003 Suzuki Baleno in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WBZ 2963, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WBZ 2963 is a 2003 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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