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K7 WRV

2002 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,145 mi
Last recorded7,145 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham Super 714,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 WRV
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 7,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 4,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 4,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 4,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are a little rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear differential oil leak

Slight coolant loss from the radiator area

Steering wheel is a little loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 4,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 4,198 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,952 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 3,952 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 3,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 3,415 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 May 2015 3,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 31 May 2014 2,942 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 2,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 1,954 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 1,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 563 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

slight lift in nearside front and offside front lower suspension joints

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear tyres close to limit

advise slight play in steering rack

stronge advise on offside front tyre inner side wall has deep cuts

Pass 14 May 2007 19,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,040 miles

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

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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K7 WRV is a 2002 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 WRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K7 WRV is a 2002 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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