Suzuki Baleno
From 7,454 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Balenos fare better: 2019 models pass at 84.1% vs 79% for 2016.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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 and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 585 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 585 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 259 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 179 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 133 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 97 |
| audible warning inoperative | 94 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 90 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 78 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 69 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 64 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.7% of Baleno failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 79.3% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 76.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 79% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Balenos tested had between 25,999 and 54,193 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,771 median miles, the Baleno has 0.064 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Baleno has a 78.5% MOT pass rate based on 7,454 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Baleno?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Baleno is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 585 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Baleno at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Baleno is 33,771 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,999 and 54,193 miles.
Buying a used Baleno?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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