2019 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · AE68 OFT

The Suzuki Baleno presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 at 70,984 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests show no advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle's history indicates consistent statutory compliance with no worsening conditions across the observed period. Recorded mileage rose from 35,463 miles at the 27 January 2023 test to 46,562 miles on 3 January 2024, then to 64,450 miles by 7 January 2025, and 70,984 miles by January 2026. This equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year, typical for a 2019 hatchback. The only anomaly is the 7 January 2025 failure at 64,450 miles with no defects listed, followed by a pass three days later on 10 January 2025 at identical mileage. That pattern suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the owner correcting paperwork or retest swiftly. Given the clean MOT record with zero advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, no recurring wear trends require flagging. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items not captured by MOT, such as tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and fluid condition. The absence of flagged binding calipers or underbody rust in the official data implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but physical verification of chassis integrity remains prudent on any seven-year-old vehicle.