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D1 VUK

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,938 mi
Last recorded15,938 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VUK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 15,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 15,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 14,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 14,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 13,181 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 22 Aug 2017 12,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,541 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 7,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2012 7,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 6,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,132 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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D1 VUK is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D1 VUK, 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 D1 VUK registered?

D1 VUK is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 5 May 2006.

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