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GX17 BGU

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,977 mi
Last recorded46,977 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 BGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,977 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,819 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake performance just met.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside parking brake effort low - recommend attention

Fail 19 Apr 2023 39,894 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside parking brake effort low - recommend attention

registration plate lamp lenses covered in paint over spray

Pass 22 Apr 2022 35,560 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 35,558 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,916 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 25,916 miles

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

Handbrake very little reserve travel

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 21,478 miles

Handbrake reserve travel near to excess

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

Pass 11 Apr 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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GX17 BGU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX17 BGU, 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 GX17 BGU registered?

GX17 BGU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is GX17 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX17 BGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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