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BP16 VNL

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 VNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 127,605 miles

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

Front bumper defective

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

Offside Front Inner arch lining damaged half missing

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray partially missing with the rest damaged.

Fail 1 Jun 2024 106,268 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray partially missing with the rest damaged.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 79,074 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Undertray missing

Fail 3 Jun 2023 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Undertray missing

Pass 4 Jun 2022 52,767 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 52,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,578 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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BP16 VNL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP16 VNL, 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.

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BP16 VNL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 June 2016.

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