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LV17 PHJ

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV17 PHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm On edges 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,026 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 59,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components from view

Pass 18 May 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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LV17 PHJ is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV17 PHJ, 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 LV17 PHJ registered?

LV17 PHJ is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is LV17 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV17 PHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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