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WJ17 XEX

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 XEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,999 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 71,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,666 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,596 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 17,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 7,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 3,072 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 2,898 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 XEX is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

WJ17 XEX is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is WJ17 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ17 XEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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