SUZUKI BALENO MOT pass rate
78.6% of 9,075 SUZUKI BALENO MOT tests pass.
At 78.6%, The BALENO passes slightly less often than the average across all SUZUKI models (79.9%).
The SUZUKI BALENO's pass rate of 78.6% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 84.3% at 3–6 years to 66.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 84.3% | 2,728 | 33,990 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.6% | 6,104 | 49,030 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 66.0% | 241 | 78,260 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI BALENO
The most common reason the SUZUKI BALENO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 35.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.0% | Not working |
| Tyres | 24.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 21.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Road Wheels | 1.6% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.0% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 79.7% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 90.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.8% pass rate
- SUZUKI IGNIS — 84.3% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 90.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUZUKI BALENO?
- 78.6% of SUZUKI BALENO MOT tests pass, based on 9,075 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUZUKI BALENO?
- The most common reason the SUZUKI BALENO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the SUZUKI BALENO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUZUKI service history guide for how to check and keep one.