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OU09 HRK

2009 Caterham Seven (S3)

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,932 mi
Last recorded6,932 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Caterham Seven (S3)9,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 HRK
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 6,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 6,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 6,296 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 6,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 6,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 6,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 5,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 5,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 5,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 5,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 5,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 5,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,009 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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OU09 HRK is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3) in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OU09 HRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU09 HRK registered?

OU09 HRK is a 2009 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is OU09 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 HRK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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