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BC16 YYL

2016 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 YYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 31,435 miles

rear coil springs getting corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 19,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,141 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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BC16 YYL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC16 YYL, 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

How do I check the history of BC16 YYL?

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What year was BC16 YYL registered?

BC16 YYL is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is BC16 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 YYL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC16 YYL have outstanding finance?

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