2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.2L Hybrid electric · NX68 VTM
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.2L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 150,309 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX68 VTM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 150,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX68 VTM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Baleno (NX68 VTM) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Steering system excessively rough and tight (2.1.1 (a))”.
NX68 VTM Mileage History
- 11/06/2024105,037 mi
- 13/06/2024105,223 mi+186 mi
- 16/06/2025129,455 mi+24,232 mi
- 16/06/2025129,455 mi
- 26/05/2026150,309 mi+20,854 mi
Average of roughly 23,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Ignition Coil FailureModerate
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- Brake Pipe CorrosionSerious
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