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J5 SFB

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,235 mi
Last recorded35,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 35,235 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

turbo/manifold heat shield incorrectly fitted

undertray contaminated with oil, suspect oil leak, unable to confirm

Fail 23 Dec 2025 35,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (195/55/16) should be (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm, cracked/perished (185/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

turbo/manifold heat shield incorrectly fitted

undertray contaminated with oil, suspect oil leak, unable to confirm

Pass 3 Jan 2025 33,747 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 30,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted, unable to inspect area which it is covering

undertray seem to be contaminated with oil but unable to inspect if vehicle has oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2022 26,844 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted, unable to inspect areas which it is covering

undertray seem to be contaminated with oil but unable to inspect if vehicle has oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2022 26,805 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

front bumper damage

Pass 26 Jun 2021 23,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 20,967 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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J5 SFB is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J5 SFB, 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 J5 SFB registered?

J5 SFB is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is J5 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 SFB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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