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FT17 BVB

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,965 mi
Last recorded72,965 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 BVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 61,890 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 52,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 41,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 29,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 21,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 17,658 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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FT17 BVB is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 35,509 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 FT17 BVB, 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 9 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 FT17 BVB registered?

FT17 BVB is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is FT17 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 BVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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