2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.2L Petrol · HD18 EKX
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 58,978 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD18 EKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 58,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD18 EKX 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 (HD18 EKX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HD18 EKX Mileage History
- 24/07/202449,538 mi
- 24/07/202449,538 mi
- 25/07/202555,187 mi+5,649 mi
- 23/07/202658,970 mi+3,783 mi
- 23/07/202658,978 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,728 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: Average
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- Brake Pipe CorrosionSerious
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