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AY05 HKT

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,109 mi
Last recorded26,109 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HKT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 25,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 24,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 23,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 22,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,527 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,970 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,970 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 14,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 14,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 8,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 8,817 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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AY05 HKT is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 HKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY05 HKT registered?

AY05 HKT is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 May 2005.

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