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MM09 KRM

2009 Caterham 7

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Caterham 79,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM09 KRM
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 40,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,620 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,364 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 16,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 4,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,736 miles

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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MM09 KRM is a 2009 Caterham 7 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM09 KRM, 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 MM09 KRM registered?

MM09 KRM is a 2009 Caterham 7, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is MM09 KRM safe to buy?

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