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CY09 MHF

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,586 mi
Last recorded2,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 MHF
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 2,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 2,584 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 1,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 37 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 21 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022
Fail 5 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 14,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,637 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,414 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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CY09 MHF is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 CY09 MHF, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CY09 MHF registered?

CY09 MHF is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 8 July 2009.

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