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OU56 KFO

2006 Caterham 7

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,824 mi
Last recorded32,824 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham 711,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 KFO
MakeCaterham
Model7
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 31,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 31,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 31,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 27,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 25,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,414 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,116 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 20,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,551 miles

1 exhaust rubber broken

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,908 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 13,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 2,528 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 2,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OU56 KFO is a 2006 Caterham 7 in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Caterham 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,420 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 OU56 KFO, 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 20 years old, this Caterham 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU56 KFO registered?

OU56 KFO is a 2006 Caterham 7, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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