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KX58 AHU

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 AHU
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,626 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,626 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,278 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,276 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 41,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,711 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 37,711 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted hitting shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,463 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,745 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,745 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,247 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,544 miles

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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KX58 AHU is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 KX58 AHU, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX58 AHU registered?

KX58 AHU is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 September 2008.

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