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L165 DPA

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 DPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 77,235 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill & under floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Damaged & tread missing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill & under floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,016 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 75,277 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 74,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,799 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low efficiency

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,455 miles

oil leak

rear nearside handbrake efficiency low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,875 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slipping

Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slipping

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,882 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,878 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,669 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 62,147 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Cappuccino?

Based on 11,869 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,020
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,923
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 973
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 763
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 515
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 506
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L165 DPA is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 71,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Cappuccino fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,923 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L165 DPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Cappuccino typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L165 DPA registered?

L165 DPA is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L165 DPA safe to buy?

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