Suzuki Baleno reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,833 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,833 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Suzuki Baleno cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Baleno tends to fail
Share of Suzuki Baleno cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, visibility, brakes. Holds up better than average on identification, emissions & leaks, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Suzuki Baleno reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Suzuki Baleno is more demanding than average for its age: 75% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension, visibility and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Baleno?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Suzuki Baleno in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 75%; and 8 to 12 years, 73%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Suzuki Baleno MOT?
For Suzuki Baleno cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (8.5% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), visibility (4.3% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).