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FY18 VFR

2018 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,365 mi
Last recorded36,365 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Baleno30,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 36,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 31,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 27,778 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 27,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 23,394 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 20,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,665 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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FY18 VFR is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno in Blue 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 FY18 VFR, 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 FY18 VFR registered?

FY18 VFR is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is FY18 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 VFR 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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