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AP17 VDE

2017 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Suzuki Baleno35,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 67,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Rusted badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Rusted badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,648 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,023 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,683 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 30 Aug 2022 47,683 miles

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

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 Aug 2021 40,254 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,254 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,074 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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AP17 VDE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP17 VDE, 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 AP17 VDE registered?

AP17 VDE is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 19 August 2017.

Is AP17 VDE safe to buy?

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