2017 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · HG66 OBV
2017 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 123,079 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG66 OBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 123,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG66 OBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Suzuki Baleno (HG66 OBV) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HG66 OBV Mileage History
- 17/04/202397,600 mi
- 30/04/2024106,638 mi+9,038 mi
- 24/04/2025114,387 mi+7,749 mi
- 28/04/2026123,011 mi+8,624 mi
- 30/04/2026123,079 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 8,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Baleno (2016-2019)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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