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L535 LAO

1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino71,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 LAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,960 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,628 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,588 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 93,581 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 89,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,669 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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L535 LAO is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L535 LAO, 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 L535 LAO registered?

L535 LAO is a 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 9 December 1993.

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