2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · BD66 VHV
2016 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 25,691 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD66 VHV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 25,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD66 VHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Suzuki Baleno (BD66 VHV) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BD66 VHV Mileage History
- 07/03/202218,033 mi
- 08/03/202325,691 mi+7,658 mi
Average of roughly 7,640 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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