2016 Suzuki Baleno · 5,697 MOT tests
2016 Suzuki Baleno reliability
2016 Suzuki Balenos fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Baleno years (5,697 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,044
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,697
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.7% of tests fail here (183% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Baleno
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.7%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes5.7%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Wheels0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 7.97%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Horn not working 1.84%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.6%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.56%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.71%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.99%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno reliable?
2016 Suzuki Balenos fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Baleno years (5,697 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki Baleno MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (7.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.95% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Suzuki Baleno have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Suzuki Baleno shows 43,044 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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