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LX58 FZG

2009 Caterham 7

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,096 mi
Last recorded15,096 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Caterham 79,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 FZG
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 15,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 12,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 11,111 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 10,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 9,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 7,438 miles

no screen or wipers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 6,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 4,255 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 4,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,985 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 3,709 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 3,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Caterham 7?

Based on 6,444 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
570
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 71
fog lamp not working 36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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LX58 FZG is a 2009 Caterham 7 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,455 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 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX58 FZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LX58 FZG registered?

LX58 FZG is a 2009 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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