CATERHAM SEVEN2015 · 2.0L PETROL

The 2015 Caterham Seven presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 14 April 2026 at 9,495 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations on 2 April 2025 at 8,648 miles and 26 April 2022 at 4,348 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no advisories or failures across its five recorded tests, indicating consistent mechanical condition rather than a worsening or resolving fault pattern. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The record shows 1,075 miles at the 10 June 2020 test, rising to 1,755 miles by 20 April 2021, then 4,348 miles on 26 April 2022. A three-year gap separates the 2022 and 2025 tests, during which 4,300 miles were added. Annual use averages roughly 863 miles. Such limited running with long stationary periods suggests light recreational use, though standing time can allow corrosion and perished rubber components to develop unseen. The absence of flagged defects means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or structural integrity issues appear in the data. A clean history does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Caterham chassis and suspension mountings are prone to rust where road salt contacts bare metal; the tester may simply not have lifted carpets or removed panels. Given the low mileage and sparse test frequency, a buyer should verify brake caliper freedom after standing, check tyre sidewall cracking from age rather than wear, and inspect exhaust emissions hardware for internal rot. The 2026 pass confirms legal compliance, but periodic disuse warrants a thorough underside survey before purchase.