2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · SM16 NWO
2016 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2016. Recorded mileage 98,141 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 NWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 98,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM16 NWO 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 (SM16 NWO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM16 NWO Mileage History
- 02/05/202365,058 mi
- 03/05/202365,059 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/202477,233 mi+12,174 mi
- 09/05/202597,983 mi+20,750 mi
- 14/05/202598,141 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 16,260 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: Below Average
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