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AO18 TYF

2018 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 TYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 71,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears & front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears & front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 4 Jul 2023 52,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort little low

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 29,245 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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AO18 TYF is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO18 TYF, 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

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What year was AO18 TYF registered?

AO18 TYF is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 25 July 2018.

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