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GK51 VUY

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

2,940 mi
Last recorded2,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VUY
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 2,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 2,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 2,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2023 2,612 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 2,572 miles

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 2,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 2,292 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 2,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 1,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 1,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 1,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 934 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 6 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,301 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 VUY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GK51 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

GK51 VUY is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for GK51 VUY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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