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LX17 OTW

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,539 mi
Last recorded33,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 OTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 33,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 27,677 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 27,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 23,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 19,141 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 14,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 14,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 11,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 9,464 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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LX17 OTW 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 70%.

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 LX17 OTW, 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 LX17 OTW registered?

LX17 OTW is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is LX17 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 OTW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX17 OTW have outstanding finance?

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