Hybrid Suzuki Baleno: MOT pass rate
71.8% of hybrid Suzuki Balenos pass the MOT first time, measured across 220 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 56,096.
Hybrid against the other Suzuki Baleno versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 79% | 6,543 |
| Hybrid | 71.8% | 220 |
| All Suzuki Baleno | 78.8% | 6,763 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Suzuki Baleno specifically, petrol is the strongest at 79%, and this hybrid version sits 7 points below the 78.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid Suzuki Baleno fails more often than the model average, so budget for the items that catch this fuel type and treat a fresh MOT as worth paying for. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Suzuki Baleno had covered 56,096 miles at test, against 46,109 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Suzuki Baleno page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Suzuki Baleno fuel types
- Petrol Suzuki Baleno - 79%