2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate and common faults

1,022 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,022 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Horn: not working0.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  2. Brakes5.4%
  3. Lights & electrics4.3%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2019 Suzuki Baleno cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,022 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Suzuki Baleno reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).