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GX51 KKN

2001 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,119 mi
Last recorded14,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Seven (S3)16,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 KKN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 14,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 11,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 11,576 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 9,673 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 9,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 9,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 8,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 7,726 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 7,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 7,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,935 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 6,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 61,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 61,770 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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GX51 KKN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,528 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 GX51 KKN, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GX51 KKN is a 2001 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 November 2001.

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