2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · AY18 KWJ
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 63,944 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY18 KWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 63,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY18 KWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Baleno (AY18 KWJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AY18 KWJ Mileage History
- 20/03/202343,723 mi
- 22/03/202449,655 mi+5,932 mi
- 28/03/202556,842 mi+7,187 mi
- 02/04/202556,890 mi+48 mi
- 25/03/202663,944 mi+7,054 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 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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