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YF17 UOE

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,778 mi
Last recorded70,778 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 UOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 61,405 miles

coil springs rusty

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

o/s door catch worn

Fail 12 May 2025 61,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

coil springs rusty

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

o/s door catch worn

Pass 13 May 2024 54,744 miles

surface rust under vehicle an components

Pass 18 May 2023 47,503 miles

slight surface rust on some components

Pass 3 May 2022 38,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 30,629 miles

front discs have a lip on edge

front pads 70% worn

Fail 28 May 2021 30,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs have a lip on edge

front pads 70% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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YF17 UOE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF17 UOE, 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 YF17 UOE registered?

YF17 UOE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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