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YK17 PDL

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,369 mi
Last recorded68,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 PDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 68,369 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 68,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 60,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 60,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 52,896 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,281 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 45,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2022 39,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,647 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 34,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 28,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 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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YK17 PDL is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YK17 PDL, 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 YK17 PDL registered?

YK17 PDL is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is YK17 PDL safe to buy?

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