Car statistics
How many Suzuki Balenos are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 6,685 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 6,276 Suzuki Balenos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 380 declared off the road (SORN). That is 56.4% fewer than the peak of 14,383 in 2001.
The highest year-end count was 14,383 in 2001.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1,372 |
| 1996 | 3,772 |
| 1997 | 6,437 |
| 1998 | 9,679 |
| 1999 | 12,071 |
| 2000 | 13,745 |
| 2001 | 14,383 |
| 2002 | 14,192 |
| 2003 | 13,774 |
| 2004 | 13,515 |
| 2005 | 12,899 |
| 2006 | 11,806 |
| 2007 | 10,649 |
| 2008 | 9,147 |
| 2009 | 7,439 |
| 2010 | 5,974 |
| 2011 | 4,600 |
| 2012 | 3,437 |
| 2013 | 2,563 |
| 2014 | 1,828 |
| 2015 | 1,307 |
| 2016 | 2,817 |
| 2017 | 4,675 |
| 2018 | 5,904 |
| 2019 | 6,749 |
| 2020 | 6,607 |
| 2021 | 6,627 |
| 2022 | 6,562 |
| 2023 | 6,463 |
| 2024 | 6,410 |
| 2025 | 6,311 |
| 2026 | 6,276 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 73.5% of Suzuki Baleno MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki Balenos tested pass 78.3% of the time, so the Suzuki Baleno does worse than average for its age, by 4.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 74.3%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Suzuki Baleno | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 76.0% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 72.2% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT, appearing on 43.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.5% of Suzuki Baleno tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.5% |
| Brakes | 22.9% |
| Tyres | 22.2% |
| Visibility | 20.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% |
| Steering | 1.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Suzuki Baleno failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 30.1% of 1,769 failed tests. 52.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 30.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 12.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.9% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 8.6% |
| Horn: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.5% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.1% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 5.4% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 4.7% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 4.0% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 17.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 16.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 14.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.8% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.2% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 2.0% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Suzuki Baleno, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2019 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (81.7% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (72.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,970 | 1,879 | 72.2% |
| 2017 | 2,244 | 2,162 | 71.8% |
| 2018 | 1,471 | 1,412 | 72.5% |
| 2019 | 1,073 | 1,044 | 81.7% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Suzuki Baleno covers 6,729 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 6,846 |
| 8–10 years | 6,719 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Suzuki Balenos for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 2,272 in 2017. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 873 |
| ’02 | 75 |
| ’03 | 26 |
| ’04 | 19 |
| ’05 | 3 |
| ’06 | 2 |
| ’07 | 2 |
| ’08 | 3 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 2 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 1,958 |
| ’17 | 2,272 |
| ’18 | 1,449 |
| ’19 | 1,061 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 3 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 6,497 Suzuki Balenos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 73.5% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 25.5% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 73.5%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 3.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 4,773 licensed | 73.5% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 1,655 licensed | 25.5% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 43 licensed | 0.7% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 25 licensed | 0.4% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 4,773 | 73.5% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 1,430 | 22.0% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Hybrid | 225 | 3.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 73.7% | 26.2% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 73.6% | 26.3% |
| 2016 | 64.9% | 2.4% | 24.0% | 8.8% |
| 2017 | 75.5% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 71.9% | 20.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 70.9% | 24.5% | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 71.8% | 24.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 72.2% | 25.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 72.7% | 25.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 73.1% | 25.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 73.2% | 25.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 73.5% | 25.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 99.8% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 99.8% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 96.7% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 96.6% | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 96.5% | 3.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki Baleno from 2000, when the data begins, to 2019. On the WLTP test (listings 2019), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 44.6 to 52.5 mpg, with CO2 of 121 to 143 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 30.7 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 98 to 219 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 44.6–46.9 | 136–143 | 2019 | Euro 6b to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 5 |
| 1.2 petrol | 49.9–52.5 | 121–127 | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 60.1–64.2 | 103–109 | 2018 | Euro 6b | 2 |
| 1.2 petrol | 65.7 | 98 | 2018 | Euro 6b | 1 |
| 1.6 petrol | 32.5–38.7 | 174–207 | 2000–2001 | Euro 2 | 5 |
| 1.8 petrol | 30.7–37.2 | 174–219 | 2000–2001 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Suzuki Baleno since 1992, the first in 1999. The most recent was launched on 1 December 2022.
All 5 Suzuki Baleno recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki Baleno. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Baleno | 6,276 | −1.7% | 380 | 402 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Swift | 155,395 | +4.6% | 7,758 | 53 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Vitara | 81,459 | +3.5% | 5,564 | 110 | Petrol |
| Suzuki SX4 | 48,744 | −3.5% | 1,593 | 153 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Alto | 41,454 | −6.0% | 3,562 | 168 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 6,656 Baleno records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 6,685 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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