Suzuki Baleno (2017)
2017 Suzuki Baleno
CarHunch analysed 2,251 real MOT records for the 2017 Suzuki Baleno. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Suzuki Baleno passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average—84.2% versus 80%—but a quarter of these cars (24%) have recorded dangerous defects, which is notably high and a genuine concern for a used-car buyer. Petrol and hybrid variants perform almost identically at around 84% pass rates, so fuel type makes no meaningful difference to reliability here.
At just under 36,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been reasonably well looked after for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 1.34 failures and 8.6 advisories per test—suggesting wear items and minor mechanical gremlins are creeping in. Before buying, run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and electrics, since the high dangerous-defect rate hints at preventable safety issues going unaddressed.
What to check before buying a 2017 Suzuki Baleno
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 2,142 | 84.2% | 1.34 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (5%) | 109 | 83.7% | 1.36 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Suzuki Baleno vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Suzuki Baleno vehicles fall between 25,258 and 47,477 miles.
2017 Suzuki Baleno — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Suzuki Baleno
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.2%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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27.6%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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22.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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