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J28 UJU

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 UJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 48,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 May 2024 39,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 39,592 miles

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

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 37,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 36,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2022 31,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 28,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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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J28 UJU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J28 UJU, 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 J28 UJU registered?

J28 UJU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 16 September 2017.

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