2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · WJ18 NBO
2018 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 26,026 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ18 NBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 26,026 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.
WJ18 NBO 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 (WJ18 NBO) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ18 NBO Mileage History
- 21/02/202212,916 mi
- 20/02/202317,270 mi+4,354 mi
- 07/03/202421,170 mi+3,900 mi
- 11/08/202526,008 mi+4,838 mi
- 18/08/202526,026 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,758 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: Below Average
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