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K7 ACT

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,172 mi
Last recorded28,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 ACT
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 28,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,214 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 27,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 26,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 25,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 24,376 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 22,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 20,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,103 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 15,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,186 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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K7 ACT is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 K7 ACT, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K7 ACT registered?

K7 ACT is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is K7 ACT safe to buy?

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