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LJ16 EJB

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 EJB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,562 miles

Both side rear tyre close to legal limit

Exhuast flexi deteriorated

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge + (close to legal limit)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,987 miles

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 54,987 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,267 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside front & offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,158 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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LJ16 EJB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ16 EJB, 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 LJ16 EJB registered?

LJ16 EJB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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