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DA02 MXP

2002 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,266 mi
Last recorded9,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MXP
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 9,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 9,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 7,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 5,996 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 5,041 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 5,011 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 4,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 4,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 3,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 3,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 3,003 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 3,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 2,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 1,839 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 1,754 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaks.....

Pass 29 Sep 2011 1,096 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 1,096 miles

Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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DA02 MXP is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 MXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA02 MXP registered?

DA02 MXP is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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