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WJ17 FMP

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,567 mi
Last recorded150,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 FMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 150,567 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 150,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 146,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,305 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 131,591 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,395 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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WJ17 FMP is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ17 FMP, 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 WJ17 FMP registered?

WJ17 FMP is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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