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GN06 VEU

2006 Caterham Seven

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,113 mi
Last recorded9,113 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven8,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VEU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 15 May 2026 9,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 16 May 2025 9,109 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 29 Apr 2024 8,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 8,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,830 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 8,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 8,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 6,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 4,463 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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GN06 VEU is a 2006 Caterham Seven in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 8,178 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 GN06 VEU, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN06 VEU registered?

GN06 VEU is a 2006 Caterham Seven, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is GN06 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 VEU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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