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AY16 DHM

2015 Caterham Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,594 mi
Last recorded8,594 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Caterham Unknown7,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 DHM
MakeCaterham
ModelUnknown
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 8,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 8,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 8,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 8,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front bush fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 7,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 7,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 7,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 6,179 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 6,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Caterham Unknown?

Based on 6,813 MOT tests across 1,493 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
658
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,493
On UK Roads
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AY16 DHM is a 2015 Caterham Unknown in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Caterham Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 7,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Caterham Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 11 years old, this Caterham Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY16 DHM registered?

AY16 DHM is a 2015 Caterham Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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