MOT Status
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35,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?
Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.
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KS05 DZH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 KS05 DZH, 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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How do I check the history of KS05 DZH?
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What year was KS05 DZH registered?
KS05 DZH is a 2005 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 16 May 2005.
Is KS05 DZH safe to buy?
The MOT history for KS05 DZH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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