2019 Caterham Seven 1.6L Petrol · LJ69 AZX
2019 Caterham Seven (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2019. Recorded mileage 7,505 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ69 AZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 7,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ69 AZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Caterham Seven (LJ69 AZX) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LJ69 AZX Mileage History
- 19/11/20223,250 mi
- 25/11/20234,107 mi+857 mi
- 23/11/20245,249 mi+1,142 mi
- 04/10/20256,171 mi+922 mi
- 03/10/20267,505 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
This 2019 Caterham Seven (LJ69AZX) is a strong buy for enthusiasts seeking a low-mileage, well-kept sports car. Its unbroken four-year MOT pass record with no defects gives real confidence in its condition.
Given the spotless MOT history, focus your negotiations on provenance and service records rather than outstanding defects. A Caterham Seven of this age should have a documented service history confirming regular fluid changes, chassis checks, and suspension inspection, so ask the seller for every invoice and the original build sheet. As no aggregate reliability data exists for the model, lean on the four clean MOTs as your main assurance, but still budget for a specialist inspection given the car's lightweight, hand-built nature.
As a 1598cc petrol roadster, the Caterham Seven typically returns strong fuel economy for a performance car, though exact figures are not in the provided data. Road tax for a 2019 petrol vehicle of this size is modest, and insurance will depend on the agreed value and your postcode, but specialist kit-car policies are common. Typical annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance for a low-mileage example like this are estimated at £800-£1,000, though tyres and consumables for spirited driving can add more.
The MOT history shows no failures or advisories across four tests, so there are no specific failure types to chase up on this vehicle. However, as a 2019 Caterham Seven, you should still inspect the chassis for corrosion or stone damage, check suspension bush condition, and confirm the hood and interior trim are sound given the open-top design. Verify the odometer reading of 6,171 miles aligns with the service stamps and the consistent yearly increases seen in the MOT records from 3,250 to 6,171 miles.
The vehicle is a December 2019-registered blue 1.6-litre petrol Caterham Seven showing just 6,171 miles on its most recent MOT of October 2025. Every MOT from 2022 to 2025 has passed with no defects recorded, indicating careful use and maintenance. With no aggregate model reliability data available, the individual history is the best evidence we have, and it points to a clean, low-mileage example.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Caterham Seven, so this individual vehicle's clean test history is the primary indicator of its condition.
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- De Dion Tube FatigueSerious
The De Dion tube can develop hairline cracks near the welds on cars used heavily on track or with stiff suspension.
- Engine Mount CrackingModerate
The vibrations from the Duratec engine, especially in higher states of tune, can crack the engine mounting brackets.
- Chassis Powder-Coating Failure and CorrosionModerate
The Seven's mild-steel spaceframe chassis is protected by powder coating, but the coating chips easily from stone strikes and, once breached, the steel can rust from the inside out. Corrosion typically starts at welds, joints and suspension mounting points where salt and moisture become trapped, and untreated chips can perforate the chassis tubes - an MOT structural issue and an expensive repair. Caterham advises that any repaired chassis section must be re-rust-proofed, because the repair breaks the original powder-coat protection.
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