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KJ17 FDO

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,047 mi
Last recorded74,047 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 FDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,047 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2024 61,385 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 55,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 46,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 30,880 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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KJ17 FDO 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 KJ17 FDO, 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 KJ17 FDO registered?

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

Is KJ17 FDO safe to buy?

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