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GK03 KBE

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,326 mi
Last recorded17,326 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 KBE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 17,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 16,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 16,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 14,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 12,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 11,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2011 9,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 8,366 miles

oil leak from rear driveshaft

Pass 8 May 2009 7,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 6,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 2,268 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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GK03 KBE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 GK03 KBE, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK03 KBE registered?

GK03 KBE is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 June 2003.

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