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L316 FKN

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,088 mi
Last recorded114,088 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 FKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 114,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 114,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 110,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 110,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 107,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,685 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished in outer side walls

nearside and offside rear tyres perished in outer side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,525 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 100,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,602 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 96,995 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 95,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs rusty on insides,and lipped

Pass 28 May 2012 95,219 miles

rear brake discs rusty on insides,and lipped

Pass 13 May 2011 92,893 miles

rear brake disc worn

Pass 14 May 2010 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2009 88,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 85,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 82,178 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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L316 FKN is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L316 FKN, 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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L316 FKN is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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