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2010 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.8L Petrol · BK07 CAT

BK07 CAT

2010 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 14,006 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
Year / Origin
2010 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
14,006 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2010
Engine
1796cc
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BK07 CAT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
  • 14,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BK07 CAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 03:51
MOT Analysis

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 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) (BK07 CAT) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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BK07 CAT Mileage History

  1. 22/09/20224,194 mi
  2. 25/09/20237,402 mi+3,208 mi
  3. 03/11/20237,510 mi+108 mi
  4. 19/10/202411,131 mi+3,621 mi
  5. 25/10/202514,006 mi+2,875 mi

Average of roughly 3,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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