MOT performance
Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate and common failures
Across 13,598 MOT tests of the Suzuki Baleno in 2023–2024, 75.8% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, Suzuki Balenos failed 34% more often than comparable cars. The most common failure item was “ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 7.58% of tests.
13,598 MOT tests on 6,684 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 75.8% | ±0.7 pts (95%), n = 13,598 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 1.34× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 5.2% | n = 13,598 |
| Average age at test | 5.9 years | n = 13,598 |
| Median mileage at test | 38,512 miles | n = 13,598 |
| Vehicles tested | 6,684 | 2023–2024 |
Where Suzuki Balenos fail
The share of MOT tests that failed on each area, and how that compares with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.7% | +201% |
| Driver's view of the road | 5.6% | +55% |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 5.4% | +15% |
| Tyres | 5.4% | Same |
| Brakes | 5.1% | +47% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 0.5% | -43% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | -64% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | -17% |
| Steering | 0.3% | -59% |
| Road wheels | 0.3% | +33% |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.0% | -77% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 7.58% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 3.14% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.09% |
| Horn: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 1.84% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid | Driver's view of the road | 1.57% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | Brakes | 1.35% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | Tyres | 1.18% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 1.14% |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 0.83% |
| Washers: not working | Driver's view of the road | 0.79% |
Most common advisories
Advisories are items the tester expects to need attention soon; they don't fail the test.
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 15.10% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | Brakes | 9.81% |
| Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened | Suspension | 8.41% |
| Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | Brakes | 7.69% |
| Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 7.12% |
Pass rate by age
| Age at test (years) | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 2,831 | 83.4% | +30% |
| 5-6 | 7,025 | 74.9% | +43% |
| 7-8 | 3,501 | 72.8% | +21% |
| 16+ | 240 | 56.7% | +29% |
Pass rate by registration year
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.