2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · MJ51 ANJ

The vehicle cleared the most recent MOT on 2 July 2026 at 87,464 miles, indicating it is presently road‑worthy. The same mileage recorded a failure on 1 July 2026, chiefly for thin front brake pads and a worn front suspension ball‑joint dust cover, which were remedied before the re‑test. Over the past three years the record shows a pattern of recurring corrosion on brake pipes, sub‑frame and rear axle, and persistent slight play in the off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint; these issues have not escalated into structural weakness, suggesting a stable but not improving maintenance trend. Mileage has risen from 27,477 miles in August 2019 to 87,464 miles in July 2026, an average of roughly 8,700 miles per year. The increments between tests are consistent – 10,000 miles between 2019 and 2020, 9,583 miles to 2021, 12,527 miles to 2022, and 12,221 miles to 2023 – with no evidence of unusually rapid accumulation or long periods of inactivity. The mileage aligns with typical use for a ten‑year‑old hatchback, and the MOT entries are sufficiently frequent to provide a clear service picture. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint for any excess play, and to the front suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers, which have repeatedly failed to keep out dirt. Inspection of the brake pipe network for corrosion and the condition of the rear axle, where slight rust was noted, is advisable. Verify that the front brake pads have been replaced since the 2026 failure and that the rear brake discs show no significant scoring. Finally, a visual check of the sub‑frame for any advancing corrosion beyond the minor signs recorded will confirm that the structural integrity remains uncompromised.