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DP16 TFY

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,992 mi
Last recorded53,992 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 TFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,992 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 53,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,014 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 53,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,197 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 46,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,523 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

tray fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,987 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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DP16 TFY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP16 TFY, 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 DP16 TFY registered?

DP16 TFY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is DP16 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 TFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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