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GK51 VVA

2002 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,409 mi
Last recorded11,409 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 VVA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 11,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 11,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 11,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 10,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 10,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 10,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 10,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 10,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 8,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 6,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 5,537 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 5,495 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 4,544 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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GK51 VVA is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK51 VVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK51 VVA registered?

GK51 VVA is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is GK51 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 VVA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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