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KT02 PKA

2002 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1788cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,424 mi
Last recorded34,424 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Caterham 716,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 PKA
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,788cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 34,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 34,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,728 miles

Irratic idle

Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,301 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 20,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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KT02 PKA is a 2002 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 16,100 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT02 PKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KT02 PKA registered?

KT02 PKA is a 2002 Caterham 7, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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The MOT history for KT02 PKA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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