MOT failure data · 2025
Suzuki Baleno MOT problems
Across every Suzuki Baleno that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, on 24.96% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 35.29%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Suzuki Baleno MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 24.96% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 10.35% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 8.27% |
| 4 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 4.87% |
| 5 | Horn not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.55% |
| 6 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.9% |
| 7 | Washers provides insufficient washer liquid | Visibility | 2.49% |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | Tyres | 2.38% |
| 9 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 2.05% |
| 10 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 2.05% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Suzuki Baleno, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Suzuki Baleno buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Suzuki Baleno?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Suzuki Baleno MOT FAQs
What does a Suzuki Baleno most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Suzuki Baleno cars failing their 2025 MOT was "ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt", appearing on 24.96% of failure items.
Does this mean my Suzuki Baleno will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Suzuki Baleno that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Suzuki Baleno passed 77.35% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Suzuki Baleno's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate · used Suzuki Baleno buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.