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Suzuki Cappuccino

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 657 cc

C8 LAMMOT history

C8 LAM is a red petrol Suzuki Cappuccino first used on 15 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
45,411 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Cappuccino
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
657 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LAM was last recorded at 45,411 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,313 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,411 miles
  • 2024 – 45,313 miles
  • 2023 – 45,282 miles
  • 2022 – 45,272 miles
  • 2021 – 44,993 miles
  • 2020 – 44,523 miles
  • 2018 – 44,352 miles
  • 2017 – 44,099 miles
  • 2016 – 43,989 miles
  • 2015 – 43,960 miles
  • 2013 – 43,061 miles
  • 2012 – 43,025 miles
  • 2007 – 42,675 miles
  • 2006 – 41,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,411 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,411 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    864558007803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,313 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    805341351857
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass45,282 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    804807105931
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail45,282 miles (+10)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    203213360262
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,272 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    650036228460
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,993 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    414572988785
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Fail44,990 miles (+467)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    798334212580
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near corner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront/Rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle structure corroded

  8. Pass44,523 miles (+171)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    616180949482
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront All suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components slightly corroded

  9. Pass44,352 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    659016735976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    446951642351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,097 miles (+108)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,097 miles
    Test number
    698405117425
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing and rear its on the windscreen (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central under the car (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion and off side front around suspension (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass43,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    782223189866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,989 miles (+29)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    122522885227
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass43,960 miles (+899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    226662695125
    • NoteRust in rear suspension

  15. Pass43,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    529417693136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,061 miles (+36)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    396284193168
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass43,025 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    268533492127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass42,675 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    954730427360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,672 miles (+824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    772267817340
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass41,848 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,848 miles
    Test number
    390703306340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,844 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    210128496216
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about C8 LAM

Does C8 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LAM is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 LAM?
The MOT on C8 LAM is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LAM done?
C8 LAM was recorded at 45,411 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 186 miles a year.
Has C8 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LAM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 LAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LAM find?
C8 LAM passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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