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FM02 KWN

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,216 mi
Last recorded28,216 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 KWN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 28,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 27,332 miles

Slight oil leak from rear Axle

Fail 29 Mar 2023 27,311 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 26,083 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Attached to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,667 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 24,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,699 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 23,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 22,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 21,404 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 19,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 19,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,438 miles

Front Engine fitted C16NZ2 Holden Built unit from factory. Documented to be tested as self built vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,447 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint bush

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 15,890 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 13,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,809 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 6,789 miles

front numberplate delaminating

Fail 2 Jan 2007 6,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate delaminating

Pass 1 Dec 2005 3,760 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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FM02 KWN is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 FM02 KWN, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FM02 KWN is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 26 June 2002.

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