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GK02 PCV

2002 Caterham Seven

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 PCV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 108,224 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,865 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,521 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,856 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,781 miles

slight play and noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 20,109 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 20,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GK02 PCV is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 PCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 PCV registered?

GK02 PCV is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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