2017 Suzuki Baleno · 6,934 MOT tests
2017 Suzuki Baleno reliability
2017 Suzuki Balenos fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Baleno years (6,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- 25.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Balenos: 23.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,258
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,934
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11.5% of tests fail here (335% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Baleno
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.5%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Brakes5.1%
- Steering0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 8.45%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Horn not working 1.79%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.4%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.53%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.5%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.41%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Baleno year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Suzuki Baleno reliable?
2017 Suzuki Balenos fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 56% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Baleno years (6,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Suzuki Baleno MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (8.45% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.24% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Suzuki Baleno have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Suzuki Baleno shows 38,258 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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