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MH02 PKE

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,936 mi
Last recorded26,936 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PKE
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 26,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 19,213 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,042 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 18,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,653 miles

Covers obscuring some components

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 18,653 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 18,104 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 17,243 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 16,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,118 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,806 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,443 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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MH02 PKE is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 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 MH02 PKE, 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 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MH02 PKE registered?

MH02 PKE is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is MH02 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 PKE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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