The road tax status for F197 KAP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F197 KAP?

The MOT for F197 KAP is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of F197 KAP?

The recorded mileage for F197 KAP is 31,792 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F197 KAP ULEZ compliant?

No, F197 KAP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Suzuki Super Carry 1.0L Petrol · F197 KAP

F197 KAP

1988 Suzuki Super Carry (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 31,792 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2025.

Make & Model: SUZUKI SUPER CARRY
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 05 Jun 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 31,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1988

Engine

970cc

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F197 KAP Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2025
31,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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F197 KAP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 11:02

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Suzuki Super Carry (F197 KAP) between March 2007 and May 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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F197 KAP Mileage History

23/03/200753,246 mi
23/03/200753,246 mi
28/03/200859,645 mi+6,399 mi
02/03/200966,779 mi+7,134 mi
05/03/200966,785 mi+6 mi
01/03/201070,992 mi+4,207 mi
04/03/201070,992 mi
01/03/201173,507 mi+2,515 mi
02/03/201173,507 mi
12/03/201274,441 mi+934 mi
13/03/201274,441 mi
22/02/201377,983 mi+3,542 mi
22/02/201377,983 mi
14/02/201485,113 mi+7,130 mi
14/02/201485,113 mi
13/02/201592,864 mi+7,751 mi
23/02/201592,944 mi+80 mi
01/02/201697,795 mi+4,851 mi
20/02/2017106,120 mi+8,325 mi
20/02/2017106,120 mi
20/02/201812,755 mi-93,365 mi
14/02/201919,218 mi+6,463 mi
10/03/202024,340 mi+5,122 mi
24/03/202024,345 mi+5 mi
15/03/202125,745 mi+1,400 mi
18/03/202125,753 mi+8 mi
30/05/202227,584 mi+1,831 mi
31/05/202227,584 mi
16/05/202328,828 mi+1,244 mi
22/05/202328,829 mi+1 mi
29/05/202430,723 mi+1,894 mi
07/06/202430,723 mi
28/05/202531,792 mi+1,069 mi

Average of roughly -1,180 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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