Suzuki Baleno

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 10,984 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

10,984

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Baleno

The Suzuki Baleno was MOT tested 10,984 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1996 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 1,621 tests. The 2016 model has the lowest at 80%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Balenos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 77,579 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 31,218 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Baleno is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-5% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Baleno by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	89%	1,621	31,218 mi
2018	83%	2,343	40,260 mi
2017	80%	3,654	48,527 mi
2016	80%	3,075	53,671 mi
2001	74%	31	87,814 mi
2000	76%	38	82,431 mi
1999	64%	88	70,439 mi
1998	73%	52	77,439 mi
1997	76%	46	71,114 mi
1996	78%	36	77,579 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Baleno

Is the Suzuki Baleno reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1996 to 2019), the Suzuki Baleno averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 10,984 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Suzuki Baleno has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Suzuki Baleno has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2016 model has the lowest at 80%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.