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FT18 OCJ

2018 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,646 mi
Last recorded60,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 OCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 60,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,412 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 55,412 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 15,313 miles

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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FT18 OCJ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT18 OCJ, 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.

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What year was FT18 OCJ registered?

FT18 OCJ is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is FT18 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT18 OCJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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