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AO18 YMG

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 YMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,546 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 61,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 52,830 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 52,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 44,091 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 YMG is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

Is AO18 YMG safe to buy?

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