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BL16 WYX

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,582 mi
Last recorded44,582 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 WYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 44,582 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 44,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 39,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 39,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 38,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 25,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,379 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BL16 WYX is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 37,401 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 BL16 WYX, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL16 WYX registered?

BL16 WYX is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BL16 WYX safe to buy?

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