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DW16 BPK

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 BPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 82,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front exhaust section/flex hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flex hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from rear flex hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flex hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from rear flex hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 74,243 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front exhaust section/flex hose deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing cover loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flex hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from rear flex hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flex hose joint corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from rear flex hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,224 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 61,021 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear axle x4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear axle x4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Engine under tray loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,053 miles

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

Offside Front bonnet hinge bolts slack

Fail 18 Oct 2022 47,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front bonnet hinge bolts slack

Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 45,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 31,417 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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DW16 BPK is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DW16 BPK, 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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DW16 BPK is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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