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AO07 DAH

2010 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,117 mi
Last recorded7,117 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham 77,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO07 DAH
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 7,117 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 7,117 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 6,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 6,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 6,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 6,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 6,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 6,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 6,201 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 6,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 5,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 5,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 5,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 3,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 3,234 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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AO07 DAH is a 2010 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 7,661 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO07 DAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 16 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO07 DAH registered?

AO07 DAH is a 2010 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is AO07 DAH safe to buy?

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