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PJ17 WJV

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 WJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,358 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 71,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,726 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jul 2022 45,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,601 miles

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

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

sills covered.

Pass 19 Apr 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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PJ17 WJV is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White 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 PJ17 WJV, 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 PJ17 WJV registered?

PJ17 WJV is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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