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FD06 ZKN

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 ZKN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 25,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 24,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 19,062 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 7,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 4,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 3,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 3,879 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 3,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 2,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 2,300 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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FD06 ZKN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FD06 ZKN, 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 FD06 ZKN registered?

FD06 ZKN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FD06 ZKN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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