SUZUKI BALENO MOT Pass Rate
79.7% of 1,679 SUZUKI BALENO MOT tests pass.
The BALENO has a pass rate of 79.7%, a little higher than the average across all SUZUKI models (78.6%).
The SUZUKI BALENO has a pass rate of 79.7%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI BALENO tested at 3–6 years pass 88.6% of the time, compared with just 68.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 219 | 35,464 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.6% | 1,418 | 53,056 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.3% | 41 | 80,938 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI BALENO
The most common reason the SUZUKI BALENO fails its MOT is suspension — present in 53.4% 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 | 53.4% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 44.9% | excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.7% | not working |
| Tyres | 26.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 21.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.1% | unable to be completed |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.2% | buckle not functioning as intended |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 76.5% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 88.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 72.9% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.6% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 69.1% pass rate