2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · MV66 VDL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and corrosion components. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 43,993 miles, the tester identified continued corrosion on both rear coil springs alongside significant corrosion on the rear axle and brake backplates. This issue is recurring, having appeared in tests both 2025 and 2024, indicating that the structural degradation of these components remains unaddressed despite multiple advisories. At ten years old, the 43,993 recorded miles represent low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between the August 2022 test at 26,714 miles and the May 2024 test at 34,242 miles, during which the vehicle covered roughly 7,500 miles. This low-mile pattern often correlates with accelerated corrosion on exposed metalwork, which explains the persistent rust issues on the axle and springs noted in the more recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear assembly to ensure the corrosion on the axle and backplates has not compromised the structural integrity of the braking system. The 2024 failure highlighted a history of neglected consumables, including thin front brake pads and multiple tyres with structural damage or exposed cords, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by a test failure. The coil springs should be checked for fractures, as the record shows a long-term accumulation of rust over three consecutive years.