Is the Suzuki Baleno ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,845 MOT tests, around 98% of Suzuki Balenos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 97% petrol. Every petrol Baleno in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 98%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,845
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Baleno ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Balenos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,077 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,408 tested | Likely compliant52 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,145 tested | Likely compliant104 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,859 tested | Likely compliant65 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Baleno
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (97% of Balenos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (3% of Balenos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Balenos fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Baleno MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Baleno for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Balenos in this data were first registered between 2016 and 2019. 2017 was the most common year, with 2,249 tests (33% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Every Baleno in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2019) passed first time 87% of the time at 24,687 miles on average, and the oldest (2016) passed 76% at 45,803 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Baleno's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (8.0% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.3%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.3% of tests.
Overall, 77% of Balenos passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 38,851 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 6,845 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Baleno carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 6,845 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Baleno and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Baleno ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 98% of Balenos on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Baleno years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Balenos first registered from 2016 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Baleno is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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