2006 Caterham Seven (S3) 1.6L Petrol · FD55 SWU
2006 Caterham Seven (S3) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 38,350 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN (S3)
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD55 SWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 38,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FD55 SWU Mileage History
- 22/09/202237,349 mi
- 14/09/202337,600 mi+251 mi
- 15/10/202437,949 mi+349 mi
- 16/10/202538,347 mi+398 mi
- 17/10/202538,350 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD55 SWU 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 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) (FD55 SWU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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