Suzuki Baleno MOT Results

Registered in 2017

82.3% pass rate

from 2,267 tests in 2021

(32% worse than other 2017 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Baleno is unusually good or bad.

8.6% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.088% fail on Windscreen
3.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Size/type
2.6% fail on Brakes
- 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.93% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.66% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.57% fail on Rbt
      - 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.088% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.088% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.088% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.088% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.088% fail on Lever
- 0.088% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.088% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.088% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.044% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.044% fail on Hand lever
2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.088% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.40% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.40% fail on Headlamp
- 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Horn (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.044% fail on Switch
2.4% fail on Suspension (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.13% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.18% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.13% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.088% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.044% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.13% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Condition
0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.088% fail on Registration plates
0.044% fail on Steering
- 0.044% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.044% fail on Track rod end

Read the Honest John Review

Suzuki Baleno (2016 - 2019)
Punchy and efficient petrol engines especially the 1.0-litre Boosterjet, excellent value for money – even the top trim is well priced, more spacious and practical than the Suzuki Swift.