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LX09 GZL

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,786 mi
Last recorded17,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 GZL
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 17,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 16,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,309 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 14,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 13,555 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 11,214 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,866 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 8,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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 11 Aug 2012 6,689 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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LX09 GZL is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 9,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX09 GZL, 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 17 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX09 GZL registered?

LX09 GZL is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is LX09 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 GZL 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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