CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN09 CKU

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,873 mi
Last recorded11,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Caterham
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 CKU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,873 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 11,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2026 11,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 10,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 10,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 10,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,399 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 10,397 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,216 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 10,216 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 10,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,109 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 8,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 7,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,376 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
Full Caterham Seven (S3) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN09 CKU is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 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 GN09 CKU, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN09 CKU?

You can check the full history of GN09 CKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN09 CKU registered?

GN09 CKU is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is GN09 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 CKU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN09 CKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN09 CKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.