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J22 KDA

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,345 mi
Last recorded20,345 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 KDA
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,617 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 14,936 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 10,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 10,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 9,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 8,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 56,884 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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J22 KDA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 15,083 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 J22 KDA, 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 23 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J22 KDA registered?

J22 KDA is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 31 March 2003.

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