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OU08 KYW

2008 Caterham Seven (S3)

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven (S3)11,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 KYW
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 7,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 7,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 6,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 6,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 6,587 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 6,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 5,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 4,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 3,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,049 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,408 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,614 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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OU08 KYW is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 11,205 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 OU08 KYW, 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 18 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU08 KYW registered?

OU08 KYW is a 2008 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 KYW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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