2015 Caterham Unknown 2.0L Petrol · 400 A

The Caterham presents a stable and consistently clean roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 October 2025 at 7,767 miles, passed with zero defects. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test stretching back to August 2021. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no recurring faults, advisories, or failures recorded across the entire five-test history. For a lightweight, high-performance vehicle of this type, that level of consistency is notable and suggests attentive ownership. The mileage pattern reinforces that picture of careful, low-intensity use. At roughly 706 miles per year over eleven years, the annual accumulation is exceptionally low. The intervals between tests show modest, steady increments: 470 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, 189 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and 211 miles between August 2024 and October 2025. There are no sudden spikes that would indicate prolonged high-speed touring or track abuse, nor any suspiciously large gaps suggesting the car sat unused for extended periods. The odometer readings align neatly with the test dates, and the record is complete with no missing entries. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress. Lightweight sports cars like this Caterham place disproportionate demands on suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers, particularly if the car has spent time on uneven roads or been used enthusiastically on track days. Check the condition of brake discs and calipers for uneven wear or binding, and inspect all flexible brake hoses for perishing given the vehicle's age. Examine the chassis rails, suspension mounting points, and body attachment areas for any signs of corrosion or fatigue cracking, as structural integrity on a kit or low-volume car can vary depending on build quality and usage. Tyre age and condition deserve close attention even if tread depth has remained legal across all tests. Tyres on low-mileage cars can degrade through age-related sidewall cracking rather than wear, so verify the date codes on all four tyres and the spare if fitted. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around joints and mounting rubbers, and check for any fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, or cooling system that might only appear under sustained load. A short test drive at varying speeds and loads will reveal whether the car tracks straight, whether the gearbox shifts cleanly, and whether any drivetrain vibrations emerge that a static MOT inspection would not expose.