Suzuki Baleno MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Baleno. Check any Baleno by registration number below.

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81.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.2%

vs Suzuki Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Suzuki Baleno — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Baleno has an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the Suzuki brand average of 79.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Baleno is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Baleno for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Baleno, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Baleno performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 2,521 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2018

Based on 3,431 vehicles

81.6%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 5,187 vehicles

77.5%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2016

Based on 4,407 vehicles

77.1%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

23.0%

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Baleno

The most common reasons a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.9%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.0%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.8%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

1.8%

Audible warning inoperative

1.0%

Suzuki Baleno Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

Front

1.3%

Other Suzuki Models

Compare MOT reliability across Suzuki models.

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98.0% pass rate

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98.4% pass rate

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80.0% pass rate

Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet MHEV CVT

96.0% pass rate

Suzuki Swift

56.7% pass rate

Suzuki Super Carry

68.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Suzuki Baleno

Suzuki Baleno — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Baleno MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Baleno?

The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Baleno is 81.5% compared to the Suzuki average of 79.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Baleno?

The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Baleno are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.0%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Suzuki Baleno reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, the Suzuki Baleno is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Baleno?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Baleno?

Typical mileage for the Suzuki Baleno: 48,801 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Baleno to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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