2018 Suzuki Baleno · 4,638 MOT tests
2018 Suzuki Baleno reliability
2018 Suzuki Balenos fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Baleno years (4,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- 20.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,048
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,638
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.2% of tests fail here (374% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Baleno
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.11%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.71%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.19%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Horn not working 0.99%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.97%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.15%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.29%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.75%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Baleno year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno reliable?
2018 Suzuki Balenos fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Baleno years (4,638 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Baleno MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.11% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Suzuki Baleno have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Suzuki Baleno shows 30,048 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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