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G8 GEA

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,372 mi
Last recorded40,372 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 40,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 33,975 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 33,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2023 28,888 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 28,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,480 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 14,762 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 14,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,317 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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G8 GEA is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc 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 G8 GEA, 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

How do I check the history of G8 GEA?

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What year was G8 GEA registered?

G8 GEA is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is G8 GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 GEA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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