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BJ18 NFE

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,039 mi
Last recorded55,039 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 NFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 55,039 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 55,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,483 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,960 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 40,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,317 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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BJ18 NFE is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ18 NFE, 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 BJ18 NFE registered?

BJ18 NFE is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BJ18 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 NFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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