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FM16 LVL

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 LVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,292 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 37,396 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 37,396 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,006 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 LVL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL?

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

What year was FM16 LVL registered?

FM16 LVL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is FM16 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 LVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM16 LVL have outstanding finance?

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