Suzuki Cappuccino
From 587 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits and the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 36 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 36 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 14 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 14 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 10 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 10 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 8 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 7 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.8% of Cappuccino failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 6.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £233.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 82.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, actuator leaking and braking performance not affected |
| 1994 | 77.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cappuccinos tested had between 41,113 and 86,879 miles on the clock.
At 64,888 median miles, the Cappuccino has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Cappuccino MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Cappuccino has a 75.8% MOT pass rate based on 587 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Cappuccino?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Cappuccino is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed default limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Cappuccino at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Cappuccino is 64,888 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,113 and 86,879 miles.
Buying a used Cappuccino?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £233 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 61.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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