2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · CY18 OMU
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 70,518 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CY18 OMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 70,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CY18 OMU 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 (CY18 OMU) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CY18 OMU Mileage History
- 09/07/202229,865 mi
- 20/07/202343,106 mi+13,241 mi
- 13/07/202459,535 mi+16,429 mi
- 05/08/202570,518 mi+10,983 mi
- 11/08/202570,518 mi
Average of roughly 13,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The 1.0 Boosterjet engine can suffer from failing ignition coils, leading to rough running.
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