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VA17 RFZ

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 RFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,746 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,099 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 46,099 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,208 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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VA17 RFZ 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 VA17 RFZ, 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 VA17 RFZ registered?

VA17 RFZ is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is VA17 RFZ safe to buy?

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