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KR17 ZJU

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,277 mi
Last recorded48,277 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR17 ZJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,388 miles

Rear NSR / OSR Brake pipes corroded around axle area

Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,792 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 44,792 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR / NSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 41,125 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 on limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR / NSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,561 miles

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

Nearside Front TPM indicating low tyre pressure

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,730 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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KR17 ZJU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR17 ZJU, 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 KR17 ZJU registered?

KR17 ZJU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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