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GK51 HEV

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,107 mi
Last recorded26,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 26,107 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 24,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 22,217 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 21,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 21,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x bobbins torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight coolant leak fan switch

Slight coolant leak heater pipe

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but still preventing dirt ingress. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,886 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 13,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 5,633 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 5,633 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,341 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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GK51 HEV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 GK51 HEV, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK51 HEV registered?

GK51 HEV is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 18 October 2001.

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