Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Suzuki Baleno reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,053 vehicles, the 2019 Suzuki Baleno has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Suzuki Baleno are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (27% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Suzuki Baleno?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Baleno (2019)

1,053 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Suzuki Baleno

CarHunch analysed 1,053 real MOT records for the 2019 Suzuki Baleno. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Suzuki Baleno is a reliable choice for a five-year-old car, with an 89.4% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are relatively rare at 8.7%, so structural and safety issues are not a major concern for this model.

These vehicles are running at sensible mileage for their age—averaging 27,735 miles—and when they do fail their MOT, it's typically minor stuff: owners can expect around 0.6 failures per car and 4.0 advisories, suggesting maintenance is manageable rather than expensive. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done to catch wear items like brakes and suspension early, as that's where the bulk of the work will show up.

The 2019 Suzuki Baleno passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (89.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.6

Over 4.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 17k–36k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,053 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,053 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 27%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 9.7%

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 8.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Suzuki Baleno

Based on MOT data from 1,053 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	1,050	89.4%	0.6

Colour Breakdown

Based on 19,788 Suzuki Baleno vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 25.7%

5,087

Red 21.3%

4,212

White 17.4%

3,447

Green 12.9%

2,554

Silver 12.3%

2,433

Black 3.8%

759

Turquoise 3.6%

715

Grey 2.8%

559

Maroon 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Suzuki Baleno vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,865

typical

17,454

low mileage

35,956

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Suzuki Baleno vehicles fall between 17,454 and 35,956 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,454 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,454–35,956 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Suzuki Balenos sit.

⚠ Over 48,540 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Suzuki Baleno — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Suzuki Balenos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,021 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.6

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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