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GN05 KWO

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,010 mi
Last recorded25,010 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 KWO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 25,010 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

slight vertical lift n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 May 2015 23,892 miles

very slight vertical movement in both front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,111 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 23,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 22,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,809 miles

crack in windscreen outside zone A and B

Fail 28 Apr 2008 14,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in windscreen outside zone A and B

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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GN05 KWO is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN05 KWO, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN05 KWO registered?

GN05 KWO is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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