2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · LT18 UPR

This Suzuki Baleno passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 after initially failing on the same date due to front brake pads measuring just 1.1 mm thick, well below the legal 1.5 mm minimum. The vehicle was then rectified and re-tested successfully, indicating the brake work was completed promptly. The MOT record over the past three years is otherwise clean. Between March 2023 and March 2025 the car passed without defects recorded, and the March 2026 retest after brake attention also showed no further issues. This suggests a generally well-maintained vehicle with no pattern of recurring advisories or escalating wear. Mileage sits at 62,495 miles on an eight-year-old car, equating to roughly 7,800 miles per year. This is typical for the vehicle's age and does not signal abnormal use or prolonged standing. The steady mileage growth year on year is consistent with regular, moderate driving. The single safety concern here is the brake pad failure itself. Brake pads wear gradually, and at the rate they were depleted to reach 1.1 mm by 62,000 miles, they will require monitoring and renewal as part of routine maintenance.