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KP54 HBH

2005 Caterham Seven (S3)

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Caterham Seven (S3)14,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 HBH
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,436 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 19,164 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 18,279 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,748 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,365 miles

hand brake reading low effort

Pass 4 May 2011 13,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,651 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 9,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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KP54 HBH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP54 HBH, 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 KP54 HBH registered?

KP54 HBH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 January 2005.

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