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AO18 TYK

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 TYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 28,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 17,521 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 17,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 8,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 8,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,819 miles

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 TYK is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc 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 TYK, 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.

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What year was AO18 TYK registered?

AO18 TYK is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is AO18 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 TYK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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