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WH17 DDL

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,353 mi
Last recorded37,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH17 DDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 39,350 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake poor

Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,883 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 33,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 29,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 29,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 23,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 21,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 16,104 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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WH17 DDL is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 998cc 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 WH17 DDL, 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 WH17 DDL registered?

WH17 DDL is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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