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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85.7%
Avg Pass Rate
-2.7%
vs Suzuki Avg
19
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Suzuki Baleno — MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Baleno has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. 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 the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. 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
2.5%
12.5%
49k mi
2018
Based on 3,431 vehicles
3.6%
18.6%
53k mi
2017
Based on 5,187 vehicles
5.3%
23.7%
57k mi
2016
Based on 4,407 vehicles
5.3%
23.0%
2008
Based on 53 vehicles
2007
Based on 62 vehicles
2005
Based on 72 vehicles
2004
Based on 51 vehicles
2003
Based on 106 vehicles
138k mi
2002
Based on 199 vehicles
159k mi
2001
Based on 524 vehicles
0.0%
29.2%
146k mi
2000
Based on 951 vehicles
3.1%
18.8%
137k mi
1999
Based on 1,381 vehicles
3.1%
35.4%
134k mi
1998
Based on 1,624 vehicles
0.0%
23.8%
137k mi
1997
Based on 1,962 vehicles
2.3%
4.5%
1996
Based on 1,462 vehicles
0.0%
28.6%
1995
Based on 623 vehicles
1994
Based on 120 vehicles
0
Based on 8,008 vehicles
40k mi
Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Baleno
The most common reasons a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
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
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Front
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Suzuki Baleno — Frequently Asked Questions
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