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KXI 2102

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,130 mi
Last recorded33,130 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 2102
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 32,841 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 31,532 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 30,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 13,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,449 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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KXI 2102 is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 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 KXI 2102, 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 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KXI 2102 registered?

KXI 2102 is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 23 March 2006.

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