2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate and common faults

1,855 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,855 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    127 marked dangerous
  3. Horn: not working2.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  9. Washers: not working1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension12.1%
  2. Brakes9.9%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Lights & electrics7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Suzuki Baleno?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2016 Suzuki Baleno cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,855 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Suzuki Baleno?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Suzuki Baleno reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).