2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · LC66 OTK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and component degradation. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 85,602 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories including pitted front brake discs, corroded rear coil springs, and perishing tyres. This indicates a shift from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023 to a period of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between May 2023 (52,390 miles) and May 2024 (65,078 miles), where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. This increased activity likely correlates with the appearance of several defects in the 2024 test, such as the deteriorated ball joint dust covers and multiple tyres reaching the legal limit of wear across both axles. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the suspension system, as corrosion on coil springs has appeared repeatedly in both 2024 and 2026. The previous failure of ball joint dust covers suggests that rubber components in the front end are reaching the end of their service life due to age. Furthermore, the corroded rear brake pipe noted in 2024 requires physical verification to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised beyond the surface level. The pitting on the front brake discs and the perishing tyres flagged in the March 2026 report suggest that the vehicle is due for immediate consumable replacements. The recurring issue with the registration plate lamp across two years further suggests the previous owner overlooked minor electrical faults until prompted by the MOT tester.