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DE16 JHY

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,631 mi
Last recorded50,631 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 JHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 45,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm outside 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes. front to rear and axle to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 45,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% ant 100kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm outside 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes. front to rear and axle to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 40,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,169 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 22,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 18,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 13,828 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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DE16 JHY 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE16 JHY, 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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What year was DE16 JHY registered?

DE16 JHY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DE16 JHY safe to buy?

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