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FV16 YMY

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 YMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,629 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 95,629 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,964 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,862 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 79,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc slightly pitted also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc slightly pitted also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at rear of the front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,757 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 35,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV16 YMY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White 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 FV16 YMY, 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 FV16 YMY registered?

FV16 YMY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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