2018 Suzuki Baleno 1.2L Petrol · WN18 LHR

This 2018 Suzuki Baleno passed its most recent MOT on 27 May 2026 at 32,763 miles, but the test record shows a pattern of tyre and suspension wear that has been building steadily over the past two years. The vehicle is now eight years old with very low mileage—roughly 4,095 miles per year—which suggests either light use or extended periods of standing idle. The most pressing issue is the state of the tyres. In the latest test, both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear, while the front offside tyre is slightly damaged with cracking or perishing visible. This same pattern—rear tyres at or near the limit and front tyres showing damage—has appeared in every MOT since April 2025. Tyre condition does not typically worsen this consistently unless the vehicle is being driven frequently, corners are being taken hard, or the tyres have been left standing underinflated. Given the low annual mileage, standing and underinflation are the more likely culprits. The suspension also shows a clear trend of deterioration. In March 2024, both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers were recorded as severely deteriorated. By April 2025, the offside front shock absorber was showing light misting of oil, suggesting the seal may be beginning to fail.