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YW16 OMJ

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 OMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,788 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 82,788 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 70,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and worn close to limit on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and worn close to limit on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,707 miles

undertrays fitted restricting view

Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,609 miles

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))

undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,603 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 52,535 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 39,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed two patches showing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YW16 OMJ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW16 OMJ, 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 YW16 OMJ registered?

YW16 OMJ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YW16 OMJ safe to buy?

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