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OE09 BHX

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,079 mi
Last recorded17,079 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 BHX
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 17,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 14,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 14,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 12,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 10,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 9,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 7,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 5,584 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 3,949 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 21 May 2016 3,949 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

Fail 16 May 2015 3,756 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 3,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 3,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 3,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 3,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 2,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OE09 BHX is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OE09 BHX, 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 OE09 BHX registered?

OE09 BHX is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for OE09 BHX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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