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KX59 BCE

2009 Caterham Super 7

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,151 mi
Last recorded10,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Super 711,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 BCE
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 10,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 9,963 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 9,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 9,892 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 8,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 8,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 8,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 7,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 7,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 6,542 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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KX59 BCE is a 2009 Caterham Super 7 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX59 BCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KX59 BCE registered?

KX59 BCE is a 2009 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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