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KV05 YRT

2005 Caterham 7

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,077 mi
Last recorded24,077 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Caterham 711,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YRT
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack at column

Pass 17 May 2018 22,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 221,379 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,992 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 17,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,700 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 12,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,992 miles

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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KV05 YRT is a 2005 Caterham 7 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 11,932 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 KV05 YRT, 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 21 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV05 YRT registered?

KV05 YRT is a 2005 Caterham 7, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is KV05 YRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 YRT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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