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P12 CCC

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,161 mi
Last recorded35,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 CCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,161 miles

Central stop lamp not working

general corrosion under side body and various suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2024 34,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 33,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,014 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust blowing at rear of catalyst

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint after kat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join after kat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

offside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint from kat to mid pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just after fexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join from cat to mid part (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Middle and rear exhaust (combo section) cosmetically poor due to outer skin corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,355 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded away

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,603 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle and some components now showing signs of light corrosion-would recomend coating of oil be applied to withold corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle and some components now showing signs of light corrosion-would recomend coating of oil be applied to withold corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,720 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,173 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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P12 CCC is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P12 CCC, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P12 CCC registered?

P12 CCC is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is P12 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 CCC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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