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CA16 XRU

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 XRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,711 miles

damage to o/s/r corner of vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2023 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s/r corner of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2022 29,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 29,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 24,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,995 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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CA16 XRU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CA16 XRU, 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 CA16 XRU registered?

CA16 XRU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CA16 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 XRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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