2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · SO18 GSV
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 53,421 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO18 GSV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 53,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO18 GSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Suzuki Baleno (SO18 GSV) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SO18 GSV Mileage History
- 10/06/202227,844 mi
- 12/06/202333,695 mi+5,851 mi
- 14/06/202442,108 mi+8,413 mi
- 18/06/202553,421 mi+11,313 mi
Average of roughly 8,462 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Ignition Coil FailureModerate
The 1.0 Boosterjet engine can suffer from failing ignition coils, leading to rough running.
- Brake Pipe CorrosionSerious
The metal brake pipes are prone to corroding, which can lead to brake fluid leaks and reduced braking performance. This is particularly common on cars used in areas with heavy road salt.
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