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Suzuki Baleno MOT reliability
Suzuki Balenos passed their MOT first time 74% of the time across 6,685 tests in 2025. 6,244 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
74%
MOTs analysed
6,685
Still licensed (GB)
6,244
Body type
Hatchback
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2017
2017 petrol
2,098 MOTs
Passed first time 72%. Typical mileage 51,670 (most between 36,384 and 67,726).
2019: 94% → 2020: 90% → 2021: 83% → 2022: 77% → 2023: 75% → 2024: 72% → 2025: 72%
Most common failures
- Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (9.3%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3.5%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.1%)
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded (2.4%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (2.1%)
2017 hybrid
104 MOTs
Passed first time 71%. Typical mileage 58,422 (most between 42,935 and 75,405).
2019: 75% → 2020: 90% → 2021: 77% → 2022: 77% → 2023: 81% → 2024: 67% → 2025: 71%
Most common failures
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (6.7%)
- Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.8%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (2.9%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.9%)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (1.9%)
Where 2017 Balenos fail
Suspension & axles
13.1%
Lights & electrics
7.8%
Brakes
6.4%
Wheels & tyres
6.2%
Visibility & wipers
5.8%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.6%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.6%
Steering
0.4%
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