Suzuki Baleno
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 10,984 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
10,984
Best Year
2019 (89%)
Years Covered
10
About the Suzuki Baleno
The Suzuki Baleno has been tested 10,984 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (1996 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 1,621 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SUZUKI BALENOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Suzuki Baleno by Year
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