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CV55 KZU

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,868 mi
Last recorded44,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KZU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 43,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 41,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,161 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not in swept zone

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 14,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wheel bearing noise.

Reverse light not working.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 6,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wheel bearing noise.

Reverse light not working.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,445 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,328 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak rear axle differential casing.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,765 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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CV55 KZU is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CV55 KZU, 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 CV55 KZU registered?

CV55 KZU is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 November 2005.

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