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MV17 KBF

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV17 KBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 79,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush part split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 63,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush part split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,836 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 51,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 38,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 28,547 miles

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

damage to intercooler through bumper

nearside rear disc slight corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 22,674 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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MV17 KBF is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red 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 MV17 KBF, 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 MV17 KBF registered?

MV17 KBF is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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