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AV16 YVW

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowert arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,108 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lowert arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 68,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,870 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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AV16 YVW is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 37,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV16 YVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV16 YVW registered?

AV16 YVW is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AV16 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 YVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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