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CX07 MPY

2007 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,903 mi
Last recorded27,903 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Caterham Seven (S3)12,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 MPY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 27,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 27,381 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 26,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 23,467 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,327 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 12,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,949 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 10,969 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 10,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 10,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 6,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,135 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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CX07 MPY is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,843 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 CX07 MPY, 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 19 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX07 MPY registered?

CX07 MPY is a 2007 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 24 August 2007.

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