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L18 KAT

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 KAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2020 33,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle , inner arches

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,610 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,230 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside and nearside headlamp unit lenses some deterioration

Pass 25 May 2016 32,922 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,862 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside front headlamp unit lens deterioated

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,358 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 32,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,290 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,788 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 31,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,417 miles

nearside headlamp unit lens some deterioation

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,351 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 27,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise replace nearside front side light lens.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,068 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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L18 KAT is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,778 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 L18 KAT, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Cappuccino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L18 KAT registered?

L18 KAT is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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