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K7 SVH

2003 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,902 mi
Last recorded96,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Caterham Seven (S3)15,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 SVH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,192 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 90,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,681 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,024 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,687 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 6 Jul 2010 39,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 11,326 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 SVH is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K7 SVH, 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 K7 SVH registered?

K7 SVH is a 2003 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is K7 SVH safe to buy?

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