2016 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · WD16 AUY
2016 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 28,278 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD16 AUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 28,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD16 AUY 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 (WD16 AUY) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
WD16 AUY Mileage History
- 25/09/202327,178 mi
- 17/09/202428,126 mi+948 mi
- 17/09/202428,126 mi
- 20/11/202528,277 mi+151 mi
- 12/12/202528,278 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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