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GK52 YJL

2002 Caterham Seven

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,050 mi
Last recorded20,050 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven17,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 YJL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 20,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 19,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 19,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 19,796 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,601 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,601 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 19,409 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,409 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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GK52 YJL is a 2002 Caterham Seven in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,982 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK52 YJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GK52 YJL registered?

GK52 YJL is a 2002 Caterham Seven, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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