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VF17 HTU

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF17 HTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,319 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,258 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 63,246 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished 175/65/15 84 H

Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,765 miles

front brake discs slightly worn / lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,154 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 18,154 miles

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

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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VF17 HTU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF17 HTU, 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

How do I check the history of VF17 HTU?

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What year was VF17 HTU registered?

VF17 HTU is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is VF17 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF17 HTU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF17 HTU have outstanding finance?

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