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HV66 HRJ

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 HRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,374 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush deteriorating & starting to de bond

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

Offside Front wiper blade corroding & deteriorating

front brake discs corroding at edges

front brake pads wearing low

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2025 65,363 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm bush deteriorating & starting to de bond

Nearside Rear bumper corner damaged

Offside Front wiper blade corroding & deteriorating

front brake discs corroding at edges

front brake pads wearing low

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,322 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE, system may require adjustment or repair

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,443 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Nearside Rear park brake performance low effort, system may require adjustment or repair

Offside Front wiper blade corroding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

TPMS light on (low pressure)

Pass 8 Oct 2022 44,314 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 44,295 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 34,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 34,390 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,752 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

t.p.m.s light illuminated

Fail 13 Sep 2019 19,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

t.p.m.s light illuminated

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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HV66 HRJ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red 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 HV66 HRJ, 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 HV66 HRJ registered?

HV66 HRJ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is HV66 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV66 HRJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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