Suzuki Baleno MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.2% pass rate

from 1,464 tests in 2021

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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Baleno is unusually good or bad.

7.3% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Driver's view
- 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.068% fail on Windscreen
2.2% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.48% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2018 cars)
2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.75% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.75% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.20% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.068% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
0.96% fail on Brakes
- 0.82% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.27% fail on Rbt
      - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.068% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.14% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.14% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.068% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.068% fail on Brake pads
- 0.068% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.068% fail on Lever
- 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
0.96% fail on Suspension (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (16 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.20% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.14% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.068% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.068% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.068% fail on Steering
- 0.068% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.068% fail on Track rod end
0.068% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.068% fail on Doors
  - 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.068% fail on Door condition
0.068% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.068% fail on Condition

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.