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CR06 KAR

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

37,591 mi
Last recorded37,591 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR06 KAR
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 37,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 35,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 31,510 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 29,089 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 26,993 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 24,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 19,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 19,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,378 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 8,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 8,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 4,845 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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CR06 KAR is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 CR06 KAR, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CR06 KAR registered?

CR06 KAR is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 2 May 2006.

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