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SH16 XZB

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,655 mi
Last recorded47,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 XZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,892 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 35,892 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 33,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 30,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint cover slighly deterioated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,494 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 25,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both front pad linings splitting (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 20,247 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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SH16 XZB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH16 XZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH16 XZB registered?

SH16 XZB is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is SH16 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 XZB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH16 XZB have outstanding finance?

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