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VA17 VNV

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 VNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre monitor light on but not indicating a fault

Fail 26 Aug 2025 62,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tyre monitor light on but not indicating a fault

Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 39,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 28,555 miles

Front Lower both lower ball joints rubber boots perished

Fail 11 Jul 2022 28,555 miles

Front Lower both lower ball joints rubber boots perished

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,653 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,375 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 VNV 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 66.7%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

VA17 VNV is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is VA17 VNV safe to buy?

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