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C7 KSV

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KSV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 49,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,736 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both links have slight play Also slight movement in anti roll bar bush offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 41,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,797 miles

Flat under body nothing to check

version with no windscreen / wipers

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,831 miles

GEARBOX OIL WEAPING

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SILVERING COMING OFF (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SILVERING COMING OFF (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,882 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 25,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,881 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 14,571 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,571 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 13,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 9,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 9,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 9,409 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 9,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,674 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,575 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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C7 KSV is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 KSV, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C7 KSV registered?

C7 KSV is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 September 2002.

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