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K8 ERM

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,893 mi
Last recorded26,893 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ERM
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,325 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner side wall

Slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 18 Aug 2014 24,325 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inner side wall

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,644 miles

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

Surface rust on N/S/R disc

Fail 23 Aug 2013 23,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Surface rust on N/S/R disc

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 16,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 10,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 2,503 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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K8 ERM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K8 ERM, 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 K8 ERM registered?

K8 ERM is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is K8 ERM safe to buy?

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