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AO17 OFZ

2017 Suzuki Baleno

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,850 mi
Last recorded96,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 OFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 96,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to limit, bald on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 96,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to limit, bald on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 64,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 64,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily crack and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO TO LEGAL LIMMIT OF 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD NEAR LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD NEAR LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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AO17 OFZ is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO17 OFZ, 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 AO17 OFZ registered?

AO17 OFZ is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AO17 OFZ safe to buy?

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