CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV16 RPU

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Grey Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,462 mi
Last recorded73,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 RPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 73,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 73,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,143 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 46,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 46,102 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 36,231 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,426 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
Full Suzuki Baleno reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV16 RPU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Grey 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 FV16 RPU, 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 FV16 RPU?

You can check the full history of FV16 RPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV16 RPU registered?

FV16 RPU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is FV16 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 RPU 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.

Does FV16 RPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV16 RPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.