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FN18 LYJ

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 LYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,278 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front, Nearside 1.7mm Offside 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 53,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front, Nearside 1.7mm Offside 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure warning light showing

Fail 16 Aug 2022 36,988 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure warning light showing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 22,326 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 22,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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FN18 LYJ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN18 LYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN18 LYJ registered?

FN18 LYJ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is FN18 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN18 LYJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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