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WP16 VYU

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 VYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 98,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

manufactories guards fitted to underside

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,318 miles

Central Front Lower engine manufactures guard fitted, restricting full inspection

Central Front tps light on dash, displays in orange

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer and offside sill manufactures guard fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (before and after brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 68,317 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower engine manufactures guard fitted, restricting full inspection

Central Front tps light on dash, displays in orange

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer and offside sill manufactures guard fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (before and after brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,374 miles

Covers / trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,729 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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WP16 VYU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP16 VYU, 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 WP16 VYU registered?

WP16 VYU is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is WP16 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 VYU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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