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KAR 120C

2001 Caterham Super 7

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,477 mi
Last recorded10,477 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Caterham Super 714,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 120C
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 10,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 9,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 7,032 miles

All 4 tyres have between 3 and 1.6 mm of tread left

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 7,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 tyres have between 3 and 1.6 mm of tread left

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 6,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 31 Jul 2013 6,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 1 Aug 2012 62,878 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,491 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,290 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,829 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 4,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 4,467 miles

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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KAR 120C is a 2001 Caterham Super 7 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 14,212 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 Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAR 120C, 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 25 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KAR 120C registered?

KAR 120C is a 2001 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is KAR 120C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 120C shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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