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ET16 LBK

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 LBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake disc stone backing shields corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,276 miles

Rear brake disc back plates/stone shields corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 45,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 45,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,968 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,771 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,039 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 31,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,601 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 28,583 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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ET16 LBK is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET16 LBK, 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 ET16 LBK registered?

ET16 LBK is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is ET16 LBK safe to buy?

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