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KP16 VZA

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 VZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,895 miles

All four coil springs slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,895 miles

All four coil springs slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,836 miles

Both handbrake cable brackets are loose

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 111,833 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both handbrake cable brackets are loose

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 109,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 109,962 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))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,857 miles

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,328 miles

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

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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KP16 VZA is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 KP16 VZA, 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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KP16 VZA is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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