Suzuki Baleno (2016)
2016 Suzuki Baleno
CarHunch analysed 1,938 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Baleno. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Suzuki Baleno is slightly more reliable than average, with an 84.3% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, though over a quarter of examples (26.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a higher-than-ideal figure that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Median mileage sits at just under 38,000 miles for an eight-year-old model, suggesting these are well-cared-for examples, but the average of 10 advisories per vehicle and 1.46 failures indicates routine wear items do accumulate. When shopping, prioritise a full MOT history check and expect to budget for minor fixes; ask the seller specifically about any dangerous defect flags, as these are more common in this cohort than you'd want.
What to check before buying a 2016 Suzuki Baleno
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 1,878 | 84.2% | 1.46 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (3%) | 60 | 84.8% | 1.43 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Suzuki Baleno vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Suzuki Baleno vehicles fall between 27,270 and 50,807 miles.
2016 Suzuki Baleno — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,814 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Suzuki Baleno
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.2%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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27.6%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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22.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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