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GN05 VAK

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,385 mi
Last recorded8,385 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 VAK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 8,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 8,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 7,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 7,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 6,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 6,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 6,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 5,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 5,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 4,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 4,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,434 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 VAK is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GN05 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN05 VAK registered?

GN05 VAK is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GN05 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 VAK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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