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L554 VCV

1994 Suzuki Cappuccino

Red Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,688 mi
Last recorded51,688 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino65,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 VCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelCappuccino
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,056 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,305 miles

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 brake caliper parking brake levers not returning to stop

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 25,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2009 25,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,371 miles

offside parking braking low effort

Pass 1 May 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,646 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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L554 VCV is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino in Red with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L554 VCV, 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 L554 VCV registered?

L554 VCV is a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L554 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L554 VCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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