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FY17 YOW

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 YOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,493 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 95,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 68,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 46,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel has repair on inner of rim

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))

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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FY17 YOW is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY17 YOW, 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.

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What year was FY17 YOW registered?

FY17 YOW is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is FY17 YOW safe to buy?

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