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K7 XTC

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,465 mi
Last recorded2,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 XTC
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 2,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 2,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 2,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 2,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,079 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 XTC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 14,663 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 XTC, 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 21 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K7 XTC registered?

K7 XTC is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is K7 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 XTC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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