2017 Suzuki Baleno 1.0L Petrol · VE17 RWU
2017 Suzuki Baleno (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 32,874 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI BALENO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE17 RWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 32,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE17 RWU 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 (VE17 RWU) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VE17 RWU Mileage History
- 27/05/202215,492 mi
- 25/05/202319,870 mi+4,378 mi
- 14/05/202424,903 mi+5,033 mi
- 14/05/202424,903 mi
- 28/04/202532,874 mi+7,971 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 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: Below Average
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