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BT18 VHB

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,181 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from filter / seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 50,921 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))

Fail 4 May 2023 50,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 44,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tight when rotated.

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

Pass 14 May 2021 34,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 33,979 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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BT18 VHB 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 62.5%.

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 BT18 VHB, 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 BT18 VHB registered?

BT18 VHB is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is BT18 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 VHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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