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AF18 XXZ

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,143 mi
Last recorded40,143 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 XXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,143 miles

Steering system slightly rough Lumpy /uneven (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 23,308 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 23,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 12,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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AF18 XXZ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF18 XXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF18 XXZ?

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What year was AF18 XXZ registered?

AF18 XXZ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is AF18 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 XXZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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