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GK02 XWU

2002 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,891 mi
Last recorded28,891 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 XWU
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,823 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,601 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,040 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,395 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,091 miles

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,156 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 10 Jun 2011 21,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside handbrake cable rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 18,870 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 17,642 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,642 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 10,636 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GK02 XWU is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK02 XWU, 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 GK02 XWU registered?

GK02 XWU is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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