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SV16 CXZ

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 CXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 54,448 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 46,614 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,171 miles

o/s/r brake backing plate missing

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from front to n/s/r brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from front to o/s/r brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from n/s/r brake hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to o/s/f brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged metal brake pipe from o/s/r brake hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r brake backing plate missing

Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/55 r16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/55 r16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 26,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/55 r16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/55 r16 H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,178 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 22,005 miles

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

Both Rear Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 13,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 13,682 miles

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

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

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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SV16 CXZ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV16 CXZ, 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 SV16 CXZ registered?

SV16 CXZ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is SV16 CXZ safe to buy?

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