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G168 OSU

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,379 mi
Last recorded32,379 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 OSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 32,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Section at brake hose junction. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Section at brake hose junction. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at brake hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 32,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Section at brake hose junction. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Section at brake hose junction. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section at brake hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,337 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 23,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 23,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 14,747 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 14,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 11,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 9,395 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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G168 OSU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G168 OSU, 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 G168 OSU registered?

G168 OSU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 27 October 2017.

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