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FV17 UPS

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 UPS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,789 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe is designed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS unit to first joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS unit to first joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 61,121 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS unit to first joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS unit to first joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main from ABS unit to joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main from ABS unit to joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2024 54,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main from ABS unit to joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main from ABS unit to joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,486 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 33,518 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Offside Front bottom arm ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,680 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 28,680 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020

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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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FV17 UPS is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV17 UPS, 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 FV17 UPS registered?

FV17 UPS is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is FV17 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 UPS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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