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LA16 DYB

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,392 mi
Last recorded54,392 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 54,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,565 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 39,733 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 39,733 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,466 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 31,466 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative On dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Front Oil level lamp on dash.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 24,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 24,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking. ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault On dash. (5.2.3 (h) (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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LA16 DYB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Silver 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 LA16 DYB, 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 LA16 DYB registered?

LA16 DYB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is LA16 DYB safe to buy?

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