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FH16 EFC

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,217 mi
Last recorded59,217 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 EFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,217 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 59,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 3 May 2024 53,063 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 53,063 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 49,037 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 49,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,139 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 45,137 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 37,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 37,326 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3 MILL TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 27,539 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,702 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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FH16 EFC is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH16 EFC, 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 FH16 EFC registered?

FH16 EFC is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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