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Suzuki Baleno

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

Y18 AHRMOT history

Y18 AHR is a silver petrol Suzuki Baleno first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,390 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Baleno
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 AHR was last recorded at 129,390 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2017: 60,293 miles, lower than 60,919 miles on 1 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,259 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,131 miles
Average per year
6,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,390 miles
  • 2025 – 125,259 miles
  • 2024 – 117,696 miles
  • 2023 – 117,649 miles
  • 2022 – 104,448 miles
  • 2021 – 98,158 miles
  • 2020 – 90,337 miles
  • 2019 – 79,447 miles
  • 2018 – 69,862 miles
  • 2017 – 60,293 miles
  • 2016 – 48,833 miles
  • 2015 – 40,495 miles
  • 2014 – 30,292 miles
  • 2013 – 25,088 miles
  • 2012 – 23,920 miles
  • 2011 – 21,248 miles
  • 2009 – 17,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,390 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not excessive

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust baffles gone/rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,390 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,390 miles
    Test number
    966072702296
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not excessive

  2. Pass125,259 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,259 miles
    Test number
    459041927241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail125,209 miles (+7,513)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,209 miles
    Test number
    904904434326
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass117,696 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,696 miles
    Test number
    196158503251
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffles gone/rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail117,649 miles (+13,192)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,649 miles
    Test number
    501275277293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffles gone/rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing & going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass104,457 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    961742507959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front osf brake binding slightly

  7. Fail104,448 miles (+6,290)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    871980475362
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass98,158 miles (+7,821)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    129932208785
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST WEAK
    • AdvisoryFLOOR AND SILLS WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVER SILLS / SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

  9. Pass90,337 miles (+10,890)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    999293164970
    • AdvisoryFLOOR WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside FLOOR/INNER SILL CORRODED ONLY JUST MORE THAN 30CM FROM SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted

  10. Pass79,447 miles (+9,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    420904539587
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

  11. Pass69,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    642952939221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

  12. Fail69,861 miles (+9,568)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,861 miles
    Test number
    978723442873
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

  13. Pass60,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    619106588134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,293 miles (-626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    726117019680
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  15. Fail60,919 miles (+12,086)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    403756454060
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass48,833 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    374147542092
    • AdvisoryTYRES PERISHED

  17. Pass40,495 miles (+10,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    909122555138
    • NoteTYRES PERISHED

  18. Pass30,292 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    798745414144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,088 miles (+1,168)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    378808103127
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  20. Pass23,920 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    165254222199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,248 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    157713581062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass17,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,307 miles
    Test number
    391540029360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 AHR

Does Y18 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 AHR is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 AHR?
The MOT on Y18 AHR is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 AHR done?
Y18 AHR was recorded at 129,390 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 6,932 miles a year.
Has Y18 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 AHR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 AHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y18 AHR find?
Y18 AHR passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear suspension components corroded but not excessive.

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