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SW17 VLE

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,211 mi
Last recorded112,211 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 VLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded OSF / NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Slightly Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 112,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded OSF / NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Slightly Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,816 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 51,665 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 51,665 miles

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 33,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,432 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 30,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,415 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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SW17 VLE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc 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 SW17 VLE, 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 SW17 VLE registered?

SW17 VLE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 August 2017.

Is SW17 VLE safe to buy?

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