2009 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · VX09 OCE
2009 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2009. Recorded mileage 71,011 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1598cc
VX09 OCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 71,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VX09 OCE Mileage History
- 16/01/202364,334 mi
- 23/01/202466,997 mi+2,663 mi
- 22/01/202568,312 mi+1,315 mi
- 30/01/202568,330 mi+18 mi
- 05/01/202671,011 mi+2,681 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VX09 OCE 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 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) (VX09 OCE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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