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L70 SEV

2010 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,564 mi
Last recorded23,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Caterham Seven (S3)8,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 22,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,412 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,027 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 10,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 9,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,825 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 7,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 6,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 6,900 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 3,487 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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L70 SEV is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 8,955 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 L70 SEV, 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 16 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L70 SEV registered?

L70 SEV is a 2010 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is L70 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 SEV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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