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GN05 KWH

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,553 mi
Last recorded31,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 KWH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 300,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 28,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,990 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 9,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,531 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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GN05 KWH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 GN05 KWH, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 KWH registered?

GN05 KWH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 21 April 2005.

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