2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · NU66 FMM
2016 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 41,960 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU66 FMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 41,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU66 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Suzuki Baleno (NU66 FMM) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
NU66 FMM Mileage History
- 10/09/202434,740 mi
- 10/09/202434,740 mi
- 12/09/202538,859 mi+4,119 mi
- 15/09/202538,859 mi
- 15/09/202641,960 mi+3,101 mi
Average of roughly 3,589 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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