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SO16 YFV

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 YFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 18,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,154 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 14,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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SO16 YFV is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO16 YFV, 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

How do I check the history of SO16 YFV?

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What year was SO16 YFV registered?

SO16 YFV is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SO16 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 YFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO16 YFV have outstanding finance?

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