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HSA 3

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,332 mi
Last recorded6,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSA 3
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 6,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 6,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 6,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 5,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 5,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,347 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 3,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 3,007 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 3,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 2,573 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 2,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,148 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 2,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 1,270 miles

all 4 tyres are worn close to the legal limit on outer edges

steering rack off side end has slight play, outer end

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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HSA 3 is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 HSA 3, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HSA 3 registered?

HSA 3 is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is HSA 3 safe to buy?

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