2017 Caterham Seven 2.0L Petrol · 103 SJA
2017 Caterham Seven (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 2,281 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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103 SJA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 2,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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103 SJA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Caterham Seven (103 SJA) between October 2020 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
103 SJA Mileage History
- 09/10/20201,544 mi
- 24/09/20211,645 mi+101 mi
- 17/04/20242,044 mi+399 mi
- 25/03/20262,281 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 4 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: 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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CATERHAM SEVEN Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2017 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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