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KJ17 FCM

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,822 mi
Last recorded27,822 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 FCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 27,822 miles

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

corrosion to various suspension parts

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 27,822 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

corrosion to various suspension parts

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear washer not working

Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,742 miles

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

brake backing plates corroded

corrosion to various suspension parts

Fail 22 Jul 2025 25,741 miles

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

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

brake backing plates corroded

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 26 Jul 2024 23,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 26 Jul 2023 20,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,780 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 17,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 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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KJ17 FCM is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol 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 KJ17 FCM, 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

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What year was KJ17 FCM registered?

KJ17 FCM is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is KJ17 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ17 FCM 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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