1994 Suzuki Cappuccino — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 610 MOT tests analysed for the 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 78.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (77.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 31.3% in the 90-120k group versus 4.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

610

MOT tests analysed

21.6%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

28.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Suspension	8.8%	54
2	Lighting & signalling	8.2%	50
3	Brakes	7.7%	47
4	Emissions & environmental	6.9%	42
5	Body, structure & corrosion	5.7%	35
6	Visibility	3.9%	24

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	66
2	Catalyst emissions	39
3	Integral vehicle structure condition	37
4	Rbt (sp)	21
5	Headlamp	20
6	Service brake performance	18

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	23.4%	143
2	Suspension	18.4%	112
3	Emissions & environmental	14.3%	87
4	Tyres	10.0%	61
5	Lighting & signalling	9.3%	57
6	Body, structure & corrosion	8.2%	50

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 1994 Cappuccino
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	44	4.5%
30-60k	224	18.3%
60-90k	205	22.4%
90-120k	115	31.3%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 1994 Cappuccino
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	127	22.1%
2022	136	22.1%
2023	121	21.5%
2024	112	19.6%
2025	114	22.8%

What to check before buying a 1994 Cappuccino

Before buying a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 8.8% of tests for this year.

Suspension (8.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (7.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 1994 Suzuki Cappuccinos pass their MOT?

78.4% of the 610 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino?

Suspension, recorded in 8.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.2%).

Does the 1994 Cappuccino get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 31.3% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 610 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.