2017 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · SY67 UFP

The Suzuki Baleno’s MOT history presents a consistent and unremarkable pattern, with no defects recorded across the three most recent tests—two failures and a pass in September 2025 at 67,504 miles, followed by a pass and failure in October 2024 at 61,478 miles, and another clean pass in October 2023 at 54,837 miles. The repeated failures without any advisories or defects suggest these were likely administrative errors rather than mechanical issues, as the vehicle passed immediately upon retest. This stability indicates no ongoing deterioration in critical systems, though the lack of advisories also implies minimal proactive maintenance was documented. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, such a clean record is unusual and raises questions about whether previous owners addressed wear items beyond MOT minimums. The mileage progression aligns closely with typical usage for a nine-year-old car, averaging around 7,500 miles annually—a figure that suggests neither excessive urban driving nor prolonged neglect. The gaps between tests are standard, with roughly 12-month intervals, and the mileage increments (6,025 miles between 2023 and 2024, 6,026 miles between 2024 and 2025) confirm steady, moderate use. There’s no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or prolonged inactivity, which would otherwise signal potential abuse or storage-related issues like seized components or degraded fluids. Given the absence of advisories or defects, a buyer should still prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on components not routinely checked under MOT regulations. Pay particular attention to suspension integrity—check for worn bushes, degraded coil springs, or uneven tyre wear, which could indicate alignment issues. Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including caliper binding, disc thickness, and pad condition, even though no failures were logged. The exhaust system should be examined for signs of corrosion or leaks, especially near the silencers and mounts, as these are common failure points not always caught in MOTs. Finally, verify fluid levels (brake, coolant, power steering) and check for any signs of leaks, as these are maintenance items often overlooked unless visibly critical.