2014 Caterham Seven 1.6L Petrol · OU14 LHY
2014 Caterham Seven (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 9,906 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU14 LHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 9,906 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.
OU14 LHY 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 2014 Caterham Seven (OU14 LHY) between November 2021 and April 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.
OU14 LHY Mileage History
- 25/11/20217,797 mi
- 19/01/20238,282 mi+485 mi
- 19/06/20248,429 mi+147 mi
- 16/05/20259,266 mi+837 mi
- 09/04/20269,906 mi+640 mi
Average of roughly 483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Caterham Caterham Seven (Sigma, Duratec & Suzuki)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CATERHAM SEVEN Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2014 model year cars.
- 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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