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FM16 LVG

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,975 mi
Last recorded95,975 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 LVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,975 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 95,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 91,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 85,466 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 85,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,254 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear belts not checked

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,289 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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FM16 LVG is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM16 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM16 LVG?

You can check the full history of FM16 LVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM16 LVG registered?

FM16 LVG is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is FM16 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 LVG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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