2018 Suzuki Baleno MOT pass rate: 79.8% (4,287 tests)
Is the 2018 Baleno getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.0% -5.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.7% -6.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.8% -7.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Baleno
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 671 | 38.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 355 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Tyres | 305 | 17.3% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 230 | 13.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 142 | 8.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 15 | 0.8% |
All Baleno years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,619 | 76.8% | -4.5 pts | 49,160 |
| 2017 | 6,572 | 77.1% | -6.9 pts | 45,107 |
| 2018 (this page) | 4,287 | 79.8% | -6.5 pts | 36,384 |
| 2019 | 3,137 | 88.7% | +0.4 pts | 28,420 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Suzuki Baleno reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 79.8% of their MOT tests (4,287 tests, 2023–2025), -6.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 36,384 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Baleno?
The median tested example shows 36,384 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.