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LK12 DAR

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 34,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 20,284 miles

front and rear discs have a slight lip on edge

slight surface rust starting to appear

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 27 Jan 2020 14,337 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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LK12 DAR is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Silver 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 LK12 DAR, 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 LK12 DAR registered?

LK12 DAR is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is LK12 DAR safe to buy?

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