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HJ66 HCY

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 HCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 48,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 40,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 34,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 34,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,187 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 19,187 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 12,337 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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HJ66 HCY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ66 HCY, 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 HJ66 HCY registered?

HJ66 HCY is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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